The Lorry
Le Camion
Synopsis
In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characters or their motivations, and sometimes the actor does. That's all -- there is no action, there are no location shots, no one pretends to be anything else. The script itself tells about an encounter between a blank-slate of a woman hitchhiker, and a communist truck driver. As the reading progresses, Duras comments bitterly about the failed ideals of communism and the glorious revolution that will probably never happen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marguerite Duras
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Duras
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Le Camion
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Auditel, Cinéma 9
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marguerite Duras
Marguerite Duras
Ludwig van Beethoven
Bruno Nuytten
Caroline Camus, Dominique Auvray
Pierre Barat, François Barat
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Duras
Director
Caroline Camus
Editor
Marguerite Duras
Writer
Pierre Barat
Producer
Dominique Auvray
Editor
François Barat
Producer
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lorry
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What is The Lorry about?
In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characters or their motivations, and sometimes the actor does. That's all -- there is no action, there are no location shots, no one pretends to be anything else. The script itself tells about an encounter between a blank-slate of a woman hitchhiker, and a communist truck driver. As the reading progresses, Duras comments bitterly about the failed ideals of communism and the glorious revolution that will probably never happen.
Who directed The Lorry?
The Lorry was directed by Marguerite Duras.
Who stars in The Lorry?
The principal cast of The Lorry includes Gérard Depardieu, Marguerite Duras.
When was The Lorry released and how long is it?
The Lorry was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lorry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lorry was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lorry?
The Lorry holds official age classifications: FR: TP.