Play-Back
Synopsis
A poetic tale where nothing truly dies as objects and memories within “play-back” reveal the persistence of presence across generations. Elegantly crafted, this César-winning short blends emotion, memory, and visual rhythm into a quietly powerful cinematic experience.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Mallinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Mallinson, Marie-Annick Marin
- Original Score
- Robert Cohen-Solal
- Original Title
- Play-Back
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- aaa production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Mallinson
Sarah Mallinson, Marie-Annick Marin, Jacques Rouxel
Robert Cohen-Solal
Ken Legargeant
Michèle Péju
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Mallinson
Director
Ken Legargeant
Director of Photography
Sarah Mallinson
Screenplay
Marie-Annick Marin
Screenplay
Michèle Péju
Editor
Pascal Roulin
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Play-Back.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play-Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play-Back about?
A poetic tale where nothing truly dies as objects and memories within “play-back” reveal the persistence of presence across generations. Elegantly crafted, this César-winning short blends emotion, memory, and visual rhythm into a quietly powerful cinematic experience.
Who directed Play-Back?
Play-Back was directed by Sarah Mallinson.
Who stars in Play-Back?
The principal cast of Play-Back includes Thalie Frugès, Jacques Espagne, Martine Legargeant.
When was Play-Back released and how long is it?
Play-Back was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Play-Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play-Back was composed by Robert Cohen-Solal.