The Lives of Albert Camus (2020)
A struck hero. An interrupted fate. This is how Albert Camus is told, 60 years after his disappearance, by Philippe Torreton in the film by Georges-Marc Benamou. At ground level, in order to see him revive, move, love and fight.
Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.
Cast
- Philippe Torreton - Narrator
- Albert Camus - Self (archive footage)
- Michel Bouquet - Self
- Catherine Camus - Self
- Francine Faure - Self (archive footage)
- María Casares - Self (archive footage)
- Chloé Réjon - (voice)
- Max-Pol Fouchet - Self (archive footage)
- Blanche Balain - Self (archive footage)
- Robert Namia - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
- Georges-Marc Benamou (Author)
Keywords
nobel prize, interview, biography, portrait, archive footage, algeria, philosopher, old footage, portrait of an artist, famous people, french writer, camus, testimony, biographical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lives of Albert Camus about?
- Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.
- Who directed The Lives of Albert Camus?
- The Lives of Albert Camus was directed by Georges-Marc Benamou.
- Who stars in The Lives of Albert Camus?
- The Lives of Albert Camus stars Philippe Torreton, Albert Camus, Michel Bouquet, Catherine Camus, Francine Faure, María Casares.
- How long is The Lives of Albert Camus?
- The Lives of Albert Camus has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Lives of Albert Camus?
- The Lives of Albert Camus is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Lives of Albert Camus produced?
- The Lives of Albert Camus was produced in France.