Memoir of War
"From the life of Marguerite Duras"
Originally released in 2017. Memoir of War is a drama film. directed by Emmanuel Finkiel. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mélanie Thierry, Benoît Magimel, and Benjamin Biolay
Synopsis
In the last days of the Nazi-occupied France, writer Marguerite Duras awaits the return of her husband, Robert Antelme, arrested for being a Resistance fighter and then deported, while she maintains a tense relationship with her ambiguous lover and a dangerous game with a French collaborationist. Even when the Liberation arrives, she must still endure the unbearable pain of waiting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (144 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Mélanie Thierry
as Marguerite Duras
Benoît Magimel
as Pierre Rabier
Benjamin Biolay
as Dionys Mascolo
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
as François Morland
Emmanuel Bourdieu
as Robert Antelme
Anne-Lise Heimburger
as Mme. Bordes
Patrick Lizana
as Beauchamp
Shulamit Adar
as Mme. Katz
Joanna Grudzinska
as Thérèse
Elsa Amiel
as Secretary at Gallimard
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinéfrance Studios
- Les Films du Poisson
- KNM
- France 3 Cinéma
- Versus Production
- Need Productions
- Same Player
- Proximus
- Fondation Carac
- CNC
- Canal+
- OCS
- France Télévisions
- SofiTVciné 4
- Cinémage 11
- Sonia Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memoir of War about?
In the last days of the Nazi-occupied France, writer Marguerite Duras awaits the return of her husband, Robert Antelme, arrested for being a Resistance fighter and then deported, while she maintain...
Who directed Memoir of War?
Memoir of War was directed by Emmanuel Finkiel.
How long is Memoir of War?
Memoir of War has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Memoir of War released?
Memoir of War was released on August 17, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Memoir of War?
The main cast of Memoir of War includes Mélanie Thierry, Benoît Magimel, Benjamin Biolay, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Emmanuel Bourdieu.
Is Memoir of War worth watching?
Memoir of War has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.