
With André Gide
Avec André Gide
Synopsis
Nobel-prize-winning author, social justice crusader, anti-colonialist, adventure traveler, musician, and one-time Communist: André Gide was a larger-than-life character who dominated French letters from the turn of the 20th century to his death in 1951. Directed by Marc Allégret, with whom Gide traveled extensively in French Equatorial Africa, the film was made in the year leading up to the writer’s death.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →André Gide
Self
Roland Alexandre
Self
Jean-Louis Barrault
Self
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Self (archive footage)
Jean Desailly
Narrator (voice)
Renée Faure
Self
Maurice Garçon
Self
Pierre Herbart
Self
Roger Martin Du Gard
Self
Annik Morice
Self
Gérard Philipe
Narrator (voice)
Jean-Paul Sartre
Self (scenes deleted)
Jean Schlumberger
Self
Roger Vadim
Self
Paul Valéry
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Original Title
- Avec André Gide
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Panthéon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for With André Gide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About With André Gide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is With André Gide about?
Nobel-prize-winning author, social justice crusader, anti-colonialist, adventure traveler, musician, and one-time Communist: André Gide was a larger-than-life character who dominated French letters from the turn of the 20th century to his death in 1951. Directed by Marc Allégret, with whom Gide traveled extensively in French Equatorial Africa, the film was made in the year leading up to the writer’s death.
Who directed With André Gide?
With André Gide was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in With André Gide?
The principal cast of With André Gide includes André Gide, Roland Alexandre, Jean-Louis Barrault, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Jean Desailly.
When was With André Gide released and how long is it?
With André Gide was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
