Sartre by Himself
"The life of Jean-Paul Sartre, told by himself."
Originally released in 1976. Sartre by Himself is a feature film. directed by Alexandre Astruc. With a runtime of 3h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
Synopsis
Michel Contat is Emeritus Director of Research at the CNRS, ITEM/CNRS/ENS and a specialist of Jean-Paul Sartre whose novels and theater he has edited in the Pléiade edition and about whom he has written several books. With Alexander Astruc, he made the film Sartre par lui-même (1976) and, with Antoine Burnier, co-wrote the script of Claude Garretta’s TV film Sartre, L’Age des passions (2006). As a journalist, Contat contributed literary columns for Le Monde since 1978, and as an amateur musician, he was the jazz columnist for the magazine Télérama. His most recent books are Pour Sartre (2006) and André Gorz; vers la société libérée (2009).
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
3h 11m
191 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sartre by Himself about?
Michel Contat is Emeritus Director of Research at the CNRS, ITEM/CNRS/ENS and a specialist of Jean-Paul Sartre whose novels and theater he has edited in the Pléiade edition and about whom he has w...
Who directed Sartre by Himself?
Sartre by Himself was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
How long is Sartre by Himself?
Sartre by Himself has a runtime of 3 hours and 11 minutes (191 minutes total).
When was Sartre by Himself released?
Sartre by Himself was released on October 26, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sartre by Himself?
The main cast of Sartre by Himself includes Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir.