Ars
Synopsis
With ghostly eyes looking through the winter landscapes of the plains and villages of Ain, where the sanctified priest the Curé of Ars once lived, Jacques Demy tried to understand this fighter for communal spirituality and his daily torments of mysticism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Demy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Marie Vianney, Jacques Demy
- Original Score
- Elsa Barraine
- Original Title
- Ars
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Productions du Parvis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Demy
Jean-Marie Vianney, Jacques Demy
Elsa Barraine
Lucien Joulin
Anne-Marie Cotret
Jean-Pierre Chartier, Philippe Dussart
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Demy
Director
Lucien Joulin
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Vianney
Writer
Jacques Demy
Writer
Elsa Barraine
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Chartier
Producer
Philippe Dussart
Producer
Anne-Marie Cotret
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ars about?
With ghostly eyes looking through the winter landscapes of the plains and villages of Ain, where the sanctified priest the Curé of Ars once lived, Jacques Demy tried to understand this fighter for communal spirituality and his daily torments of mysticism.
Who directed Ars?
Ars was directed by Jacques Demy.
Who stars in Ars?
The principal cast of Ars includes Jacques Demy, Bernard Toublanc-Michel.
When was Ars released and how long is it?
Ars was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Ars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ars was composed by Elsa Barraine.