The Suspended Vocation
La Vocation suspendue
Synopsis
The film centers on a Dominican monk named Jérôme (played by one actor in colour and another actor in black-and-white) and his interactions with various higher-ups within the French Catholic Church. Ruiz's intention was to reflect the ideological arguments that plagued Latin American left-wing political parties.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- La Vocation suspendue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz, Pierre Klossowski
Jorge Arriagada
Sacha Vierny
Valeria Sarmiento
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Raúl Ruiz
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Suspended Vocation
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What is The Suspended Vocation about?
The film centers on a Dominican monk named Jérôme (played by one actor in colour and another actor in black-and-white) and his interactions with various higher-ups within the French Catholic Church. Ruiz's intention was to reflect the ideological arguments that plagued Latin American left-wing political parties.
Who directed The Suspended Vocation?
The Suspended Vocation was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in The Suspended Vocation?
The principal cast of The Suspended Vocation includes Daniel Gélin, François Simon, Didier Flamand, Pascal Bonitzer, Jean Lescot.
When was The Suspended Vocation released and how long is it?
The Suspended Vocation was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Suspended Vocation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Suspended Vocation was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
Is The Suspended Vocation based on a book or true story?
The Suspended Vocation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Klossowski".