The Big Departure
Originally released in 1972. The Big Departure is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Martial Raysse. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Anne Wiazemsky, and Gilles Raysse
Synopsis
This is the only feature directed by the famed French painter and sculptor Martial Raysse. In keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time, the movie has no plot to speak of and appears to have been largely made up on the spot. We follow the cat man into a bizarre fantasy universe presented in negative exposure that reverses color values (black is white and vice versa) and written words. The cat man steals a car and then picks up a young girl he promises to take to “Heaven.” Heaven turns out to be a country chateau inhabited by several more animal mask wearing weirdoes...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Sunchild Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Departure about?
This is the only feature directed by the famed French painter and sculptor Martial Raysse. In keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time, the movie has no plot to speak of and appears to hav...
Who directed The Big Departure?
The Big Departure was directed by Martial Raysse.
How long is The Big Departure?
The Big Departure has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Big Departure released?
The Big Departure was released on November 15, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Departure?
The main cast of The Big Departure includes Sterling Hayden, Anne Wiazemsky, Gilles Raysse, Lucienne Hamon, Alexandre Raysse.