The Familiar Shadow
L'Ombre familière
Synopsis
Impressive sound design, non-linear editing, great ‘expressionistic’ locations and b&w cinematography, this is an experimental piece for Pialat, a psychological/gothic thriller of sorts...
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- Director
- Maurice Pialat
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Pialat
- Original Title
- L'Ombre familière
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 24m
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Maurice Pialat
Maurice Pialat
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What is The Familiar Shadow about?
Impressive sound design, non-linear editing, great ‘expressionistic’ locations and b&w cinematography, this is an experimental piece for Pialat, a psychological/gothic thriller of sorts...
Who directed The Familiar Shadow?
The Familiar Shadow was directed by Maurice Pialat.
Who stars in The Familiar Shadow?
The principal cast of The Familiar Shadow includes Jacques Portet, Sophie Marin, Jean-Loup Reinhold.
When was The Familiar Shadow released and how long is it?
The Familiar Shadow was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 24m.