Too Early / Too Late
Originally released in 1982. Too Early / Too Late is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Marie Straub.
Starring Danièle Huillet, Bahgat Elnadi, and Gerard Samaan
Synopsis
Inspired by a letter by Friedrich Engels and a 1974 account of two militant Marxist writers who had been imprisoned by the Nasser regime, Straub-Huillet filmed this film in France and Egypt during 1980. They reflect on Egypt’s history of peasant struggle and liberation from Western colonization, and link it to class tensions in France shortly before the Revolution of 1789, quoting texts by Engels as well as the pioneering nonfiction film Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory (1895).
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Early / Too Late about?
Inspired by a letter by Friedrich Engels and a 1974 account of two militant Marxist writers who had been imprisoned by the Nasser regime, Straub-Huillet filmed this film in France and Egypt during ...
Who directed Too Early / Too Late?
Too Early / Too Late was directed by Jean-Marie Straub.
How long is Too Early / Too Late?
Too Early / Too Late has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Too Early / Too Late released?
Too Early / Too Late was released on February 17, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Too Early / Too Late?
The main cast of Too Early / Too Late includes Danièle Huillet, Bahgat Elnadi, Gerard Samaan.