Amok
Synopsis
Whenever people are released from their society's constraints, there is the possibility that they will behave badly, at least according to the rules of the society they have left behind. This seems to have been particularly the case for Europeans living in colonial establishments in Africa and Asia. In this drama, based on a story by Stefan Zweig, Dr. Steiner (Andrzej Seweryn) was caught with his fingers in the till at a German hospital. Rather than prosecute him, they gave him the option of emigrating elsewhere. He chose to serve at a clinic in a remote part of Portuguese Goa. He has been on his best behavior for years, but when the beautiful wife (Fanny Ardant) of a diplomat comes to him asking for an abortion, he is tempted to ask for sexual favors in return, and his life swiftly goes out of control.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joël Farges
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Foussadier, Dominique Rousset, Stefan Zweig, Joël Farges
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Amok
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- AB Films, MGN Filmes, NEF Filmproduktion & Vertrieb (I), CNC, Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC), Sofica Investimage 4, Sofinergie 2, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joël Farges
Catherine Foussadier, Dominique Rousset, Stefan Zweig, Joël Farges
Nicola Piovani
Fabio Conversi
Laure Blancherie, Luce Grunenwaldt
Tino Navarro, Frédéric Bourboulon
Department Leadership Roster
Joël Farges
Director
Catherine Foussadier
Writer
Dominique Rousset
Writer
Joël Farges
Writer
Fabio Conversi
Director of Photography
Tino Navarro
Producer
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Claire Fraisse
Costume Design
Laure Blancherie
Editor
Luce Grunenwaldt
Editor
Frédéric Bourboulon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amok
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What is Amok about?
Whenever people are released from their society's constraints, there is the possibility that they will behave badly, at least according to the rules of the society they have left behind. This seems to have been particularly the case for Europeans living in colonial establishments in Africa and Asia. In this drama, based on a story by Stefan Zweig, Dr. Steiner (Andrzej Seweryn) was caught with his fingers in the till at a German hospital. Rather than prosecute him, they gave him the option of emigrating elsewhere. He chose to serve at a clinic in a remote part of Portuguese Goa. He has been on his best behavior for years, but when the beautiful wife (Fanny Ardant) of a diplomat comes to him asking for an abortion, he is tempted to ask for sexual favors in return, and his life swiftly goes out of control.
Who directed Amok?
Amok was directed by Joël Farges.
Who stars in Amok?
The principal cast of Amok includes Fanny Ardant, Sonja Kirchberger, Andrzej Seweryn, Bernard Le Coq, Joaquim de Almeida.
When was Amok released and how long is it?
Amok was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Amok?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amok was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is Amok based on a book or true story?
Amok is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".