Half a Life
Originally released in 1982. Half a Life is a documentary/history film. directed by Romain Goupil.
Starring Romain Goupil
Synopsis
Michel Recanati was a militant leader in the May, 1968 riots in Paris, organizing many groups to meet, discuss, and act on leftist principles both before and after the disturbances. He was imprisoned for a short while in 1973. Disillusioned after the failure of the demonstrations and the death of the only woman he had loved, his life seems to have changed from a period of hope and activism to one of bottomless despair. His friend, Romain Goupil wrote and directed this biographical documentary. Death at 30 received the 1982 Cannes Film Festival's Golden Camera Award for "Best First Feature-Length Film."
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- MK2 Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half a Life about?
Michel Recanati was a militant leader in the May, 1968 riots in Paris, organizing many groups to meet, discuss, and act on leftist principles both before and after the disturbances. He was imprison...
Who directed Half a Life?
Half a Life was directed by Romain Goupil.
How long is Half a Life?
Half a Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Half a Life released?
Half a Life was released on June 9, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Half a Life?
The main cast of Half a Life includes Romain Goupil.