Muriel, or the Time of Return
Watch TrailerIn the seaside town of Boulogne, no one seems to be able to cope with their past, least of all Hélène, an antique furniture saleswoman, her stepson Bernard, and her former lover Alphonse.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Muriel, ou le Temps d'un retour |
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | Italy, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Alain Resnais |
| Runtime | 117 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (195 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Alain Resnais
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Delphine Seyrig
Hélène Aughain
Jean-Pierre Kérien
Alphonse Noyard
Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée
Bernard Aughain
Nita Klein
Françoise
Claude Sainval
Roland de Smoke
Laurence Badie
Claudie
Martine Vatel
Marie-Dominique, aka Marie-Do
Philippe Laudenbach
Robert
Jean Champion
Ernest
Jean Dasté
L'homme à la chèvre / The Goat Man
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