The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean-Luc GodardWriter
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
Cast
- Gérard DepardieuSimon Donnadieu
- Laurence MasliahRachel Donnadieu
- Bernard VerleyAbraham Klimt
- Aude AmiotAude Amiel, a Student
- Roland BlancheDrawing Teacher / Bookseller
- Marc BettonDoctor
- François GermondShepherd
- Jean-Louis LocaMax Mercure
- Anny RomandShepherd's Wife
- Monique CouturierOld Servant
- Benjamin KraatzBenjamin
- Manon AndersenOndine