The read
It runs a compact 48m.
Synopsis
Based on the letters of a fictitious poetess to her lover. Duras reads extracts from the letters, about the poetess’s Jewish past, while the film shows stark waves beating against the seashore. – BFI
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Marguerite DurasDirector
- Marguerite DurasWriter
Cast
- Marguerite DurasNarrator (voice)
Stills
Themes
woman director