Destroy, She Said
Détruire, dit-elle
Synopsis
In a secluded hotel circumscribed by a dense forest Max and Alissa Thor meet Stein and Elisabeth. Max, a professor of future history and an aspiring author, is immediately attracted to the brooding wife of industrialist Bernard Alione, Elisabeth, who is recovering from a miscarriage. Stein, a German Jew and potential writer, is infatuated by Alissa, Max's young wife and former student. During their sojourn the guests' identities gradually meld.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marguerite Duras
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Duras
- Original Title
- Détruire, dit-elle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Madeleine Films, Ancinex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marguerite Duras
Marguerite Duras
Jean Penzer
Henri Lanoë, Henri Colpi
Nicole Stéphane
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Duras
Director
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Marguerite Duras
Writer
Nicole Stéphane
Producer
Henri Colpi
Editor
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
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What is Destroy, She Said about?
In a secluded hotel circumscribed by a dense forest Max and Alissa Thor meet Stein and Elisabeth. Max, a professor of future history and an aspiring author, is immediately attracted to the brooding wife of industrialist Bernard Alione, Elisabeth, who is recovering from a miscarriage. Stein, a German Jew and potential writer, is infatuated by Alissa, Max's young wife and former student. During their sojourn the guests' identities gradually meld.
Who directed Destroy, She Said?
Destroy, She Said was directed by Marguerite Duras.
Who stars in Destroy, She Said?
The principal cast of Destroy, She Said includes Catherine Sellers, Michael Lonsdale, Henri Garcin, Nicole Hiss, Daniel Gélin.
When was Destroy, She Said released and how long is it?
Destroy, She Said was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.