Memoir of War(2017)
“From the life of Marguerite Duras”
Overview
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.
Director
Emmanuel Finkiel
Studio
Cinéfrance Studios
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
Garance Chansigaud
as Une femme dans la chambre des déportés
Vincent Mertens
as Déporté
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
German
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Cinéfrance Studios • Les Films du Poisson • KNM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Memoir of War?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Memoir of War (2017).
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 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.
Who directed Memoir of War?▼
Memoir of War was directed by Emmanuel Finkiel and released in 2017. It is a drama film.
How long is Memoir of War?▼
Memoir of War has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in Memoir of War?▼
The cast of Memoir of War includes 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 and more.
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