Zénon the Rebel
Zénon l’insoumis, entre Marguerite Yourcenar et André Delvaux
Synopsis
Zénon is the hero of “The Abyss”, the famous novel by Marguerite Yourcenar published in 1968. He is also the main character in André Delvaux’s film, played by Gian Maria Volonte, for the movie adaptation of the same book in 1988. But what does Zénon represent for us today, and what has become of him? How can this entirely fictional philosopher, doctor, alchemist and inventor from the Renaissance help us understand the era in which he lived as well as our own in these uncertain times? This is what this documentary sets out to do.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Françoise Levie
- Screenplay & Story
- Françoise Levie
- Original Title
- Zénon l’insoumis, entre Marguerite Yourcenar et André Delvaux
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Françoise Levie
Françoise Levie
Antoine-Marie Meert
Anne Christophe
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Françoise Levie
Director
Françoise Levie
Writer
Antoine-Marie Meert
Director of Photography
Anne Christophe
Editor
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What is Zénon the Rebel about?
Zénon is the hero of “The Abyss”, the famous novel by Marguerite Yourcenar published in 1968. He is also the main character in André Delvaux’s film, played by Gian Maria Volonte, for the movie adaptation of the same book in 1988. But what does Zénon represent for us today, and what has become of him? How can this entirely fictional philosopher, doctor, alchemist and inventor from the Renaissance help us understand the era in which he lived as well as our own in these uncertain times? This is what this documentary sets out to do.
Who directed Zénon the Rebel?
Zénon the Rebel was directed by Françoise Levie.
Who stars in Zénon the Rebel?
The principal cast of Zénon the Rebel includes Johan Leysen, Marie-Christine Barrault, Marguerite Yourcenar, André Delvaux, Gian Maria Volonté.
When was Zénon the Rebel released and how long is it?
Zénon the Rebel was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.