The Order
L'Ordre
Synopsis
Pollet provides an insight into life on the leper colony of Spinalonga, an island off Crete, through the eyes of Raimondakis, who tells the story of his life to the camera after having been excluded from his community to spend years of his life on the island with his fellow sufferers. Themes addressed include love, community, companionship and death and the importance of these values to all people whatever their state of health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Pollet
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Born
- Original Score
- Yannis Markopoulos
- Original Title
- L'Ordre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Greek
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Laboratoires Sandoz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Maurice Born
Yannis Markopoulos
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Maurice Born, Jean-Daniel Pollet
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Director
Maurice Born
Editor
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Director of Photography
Maurice Born
Writer
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Order
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What is The Order about?
Pollet provides an insight into life on the leper colony of Spinalonga, an island off Crete, through the eyes of Raimondakis, who tells the story of his life to the camera after having been excluded from his community to spend years of his life on the island with his fellow sufferers. Themes addressed include love, community, companionship and death and the importance of these values to all people whatever their state of health.
Who directed The Order?
The Order was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
Who stars in The Order?
The principal cast of The Order includes Raimondakis, Philippe Sollers.
When was The Order released and how long is it?
The Order was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Order?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Order was composed by Yannis Markopoulos.