France / Italy,
1963, 115 min
(Alternative: 111 min)
Directed by:
Alain ResnaisScreenplay:
Jean CayrolCinematography:
Sacha ViernyComposer:
Hans Werner HenzeCast:
Delphine Seyrig, Françoise Bertin, Jean Dasté, Yves Vincent, Laurence Badie, Laure Paillette, Philippe Laudenbach, Jean Champion, Jean-Pierre Kérien (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Delphine Seyrig stars as an antique shop owner and widow in Boulogne-sur-Mer, whose past comes back to haunt her when a former lover reenters her life. Meanwhile, her stepson is tormented by his own ghosts, related to his service in France's recently ended war in Algeria. (Criterion)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Venice Film Festival
- 1963 - Delphine Seyrig (Volpi Cup for Best Actress)
- 1963 - Alain Resnais (Golden Lion for Best Film)