Agatha et les Lectures Illimitees

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In a sprawling sea-side mansion, Agatha dialogues with her adored brother. Their impossible love, their common past come back to life as the conversation unfolds. Further viewing: ‘Duras filme’, an account of the making of ‘Agatha …’ - French Embassy Video Collection.

Credits: Director, Marguerite Duras ; writer, Marguerite Duras ; photography, Dominique Le Rigoleur ; music, Johannes Brahms.
Cast: Bulle Ogier, Yann Andrea, Margerite Duras [voice only].

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Credits

director

Marguerite Duras

Duration

01:25:00:00

Production places

France

Production dates

1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

X000295

Language

French

Subject category

Foreign language films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

Wikidata

Q2826458

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France, 1981

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