The Eternal Return
L'Éternel Retour
Synopsis
In 1940s France, a man finds a wife for his uncle, but ends up falling in love with her himself when he drinks a love potion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- L'Éternel Retour
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Films André Paulvé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Cocteau
Georges Auric
Roger Hubert
Suzette Fauvel
André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Cocteau
Screenplay
André Paulvé
Producer
Georges Wakhévitch
Production Design
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Suzette Fauvel
Editor
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eternal Return about?
In 1940s France, a man finds a wife for his uncle, but ends up falling in love with her himself when he drinks a love potion.
Who directed The Eternal Return?
The Eternal Return was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in The Eternal Return?
The principal cast of The Eternal Return includes Madeleine Sologne, Jean Marais, Jean Murat, Junie Astor, Roland Toutain.
When was The Eternal Return released and how long is it?
The Eternal Return was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eternal Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eternal Return was composed by Georges Auric.