Short Memory
La Mémoire courte
Synopsis
In this thriller, a UNESCO translator stumbles across a group which is hiding and supporting Nazis and facilitating their travel around the world. She had been given an assignment to study the work of a writer who recently had died, and the conspiracy is revealed in materials he left behind. She comes upon a young man who is going through the writer's papers, and she immediately assumes he must be one of the conspirators. However, he soon convinces her of his innocence in that regard, and the two together begin a search for the ringleader.
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Nathalie Baye
Judith Mesnil
Philippe Léotard
Frank Barila
Bulle Ogier
Geneviève Derhode
Xavier Saint-Macary
Le mari de Judith
Hermine Karagheuz
Irene Jaucourt
Jacques Rivette
Marcel Jaucourt
Claire Wauthion
Madame Mann
Adrian Brine
Monsieur Mann
Elisabeth Kaza
Madame Toth
Charles Marosi
Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville
La mère de Frank
Claude Ollier
Le père de Frank
Benoît Jacquot
Le secrétaire de Monsieur Mann
Martine Simonet
L'assistante aux Ballets Roses
Daniel Crohem
Michel Berto
Eduardo Manet
General San Juan
Rachel Salik
Interprète à l'UNESCO
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo de Gregorio
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo de Gregorio, Edgardo Cozarinsky
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- La Mémoire courte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Unité Trois, Paradise Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo de Gregorio
Eduardo de Gregorio, Edgardo Cozarinsky
Michel Portal
William Lubtchansky
Nicole Lubtchansky
Alain Dahan
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo de Gregorio
Director
Eduardo de Gregorio
Writer
Edgardo Cozarinsky
Writer
Nicole Lubtchansky
Editor
Michel Portal
Original Music Composer
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Eric Simon
Production Design
Hilton McConnico
Costume Design
Alain Dahan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Memory
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What is Short Memory about?
In this thriller, a UNESCO translator stumbles across a group which is hiding and supporting Nazis and facilitating their travel around the world. She had been given an assignment to study the work of a writer who recently had died, and the conspiracy is revealed in materials he left behind. She comes upon a young man who is going through the writer's papers, and she immediately assumes he must be one of the conspirators. However, he soon convinces her of his innocence in that regard, and the two together begin a search for the ringleader.
Who directed Short Memory?
Short Memory was directed by Eduardo de Gregorio.
Who stars in Short Memory?
The principal cast of Short Memory includes Nathalie Baye, Philippe Léotard, Bulle Ogier, Xavier Saint-Macary, Hermine Karagheuz.
When was Short Memory released and how long is it?
Short Memory was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Short Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Short Memory was composed by Michel Portal.