Top Cast
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Zoé Chauveau
Eléonore Meru
Serge Reggiani
Fouldroule
Mario Adorf
Meru
Andréa Ferréol
Germaine Hansen
Raimund Harmstorf
Jo Hansen
Dominique Laffin
Lucie Dromner
Patrick Chesnais
Martial Dromner
Philippe Léotard
Lucien Chabaud
Anne Wiazemsky
La Marraine
Josine Comellas
Eliette
Jean-Pierre Bagot
Carvinet
Med Salah Cheurfi
Galu
Philippe Deplanche
Louis
Yveline Danard
Bertrand Bonvoisin
Paul
Aziz Houalef
Alain Frérot
Maximilien Ibanez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- François Chevallier, Hortense Dufour, Robert Enrico
- Original Score
- Karl-Heinz Schäfer
- Original Title
- L'Empreinte des géants
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Filmel, France•3, Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
François Chevallier, Hortense Dufour, Robert Enrico
Karl-Heinz Schäfer
Patricia Nény
Eugène Lépicier, Gérard Beytout
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enrico
Director
François Chevallier
Writer
Eugène Lépicier
Producer
Gérard Beytout
Producer
Patricia Nény
Editor
Renée Renard
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Imprint of Giants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Imprint of Giants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Imprint of Giants about?
The life of workers and their families in a construction site of a highway in 1965.
Who directed The Imprint of Giants?
The Imprint of Giants was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The Imprint of Giants?
The principal cast of The Imprint of Giants includes Zoé Chauveau, Serge Reggiani, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Raimund Harmstorf.
When was The Imprint of Giants released and how long is it?
The Imprint of Giants was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Imprint of Giants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Imprint of Giants was composed by Karl-Heinz Schäfer.
Is The Imprint of Giants based on a book or true story?
The Imprint of Giants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hortense Dufour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Imprint of Giants?
The Imprint of Giants holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).