The Wild Palms
Synopsis
Puts into practice a radical Godardian proposition: the screening of his Made in USA (1966) and 2 ou 3 choses que je sais d’elle (Two or Three Things I Know About Her, 1966) as a single work, with their reels and narratives intertwined. In 1967, having set aside the idea of adapting The Wild Palms, Godard proposed instead projecting his two very different most recent features, which he had shot back-to-back for separate producers, as an integrated work. As Richard Roud reported, what Godard wanted was to have them shown together, ‘first a reel of Made in USA, then a reel of Two or Three Things I Know About Her, then a reel of Made in USA, etc., just as Faulkner mixed two stories in The Wild Palms. That would be his adaptation of the novel.’
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere. The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), London, UK. https://www.ica.art/films/world-premiere-the-wild-palms-on-35mm
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Witt
- Original Title
- The Wild Palms
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Witt
Raoul Coutard
Françoise Collin, Chantal Delattre, Agnès Guillemot
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Collin
Editor
Chantal Delattre
Editor
Agnès Guillemot
Editor
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Michael Witt
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wild Palms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Palms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild Palms about?
Puts into practice a radical Godardian proposition: the screening of his Made in USA (1966) and 2 ou 3 choses que je sais d’elle (Two or Three Things I Know About Her, 1966) as a single work, with their reels and narratives intertwined. In 1967, having set aside the idea of adapting The Wild Palms, Godard proposed instead projecting his two very different most recent features, which he had shot back-to-back for separate producers, as an integrated work. As Richard Roud reported, what Godard wanted was to have them shown together, ‘first a reel of Made in USA, then a reel of Two or Three Things I Know About Her, then a reel of Made in USA, etc., just as Faulkner mixed two stories in The Wild Palms. That would be his adaptation of the novel.’
Who directed The Wild Palms?
The Wild Palms was directed by Michael Witt.
Who stars in The Wild Palms?
The principal cast of The Wild Palms includes Anna Karina, Marina Vlady.
When was The Wild Palms released and how long is it?
The Wild Palms was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.