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Providence

1977

A Movie of Rare Intelligence

  • Alain Resnais
  • 1h 50m
  • January 25, 1977 · United Kingdom, France, Switzerland

Overview

On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 25, 1977
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, France, Switzerland
Cinematography
Ricardo Aronovich
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
Providence (1977) | Kinocult