La Jetée
“A man's obsession with an image of his past”
Synopsis
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Trevor Duncan
- Original Title
- La Jetée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Radio-Télévision Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Trevor Duncan
Jean Chiabaut, Chris Marker
Jean Ravel
Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Chiabaut
Director of Photography
Jean Ravel
Editor
Chris Marker
Director of Photography
Chris Marker
Director
Trevor Duncan
Original Music Composer
Chris Marker
Screenplay
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Movie Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Jetée
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Jetée about?
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
Who directed La Jetée?
La Jetée was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in La Jetée?
The principal cast of La Jetée includes Jean Négroni, Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux, André Heinrich.
When was La Jetée released and how long is it?
La Jetée was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for La Jetée?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Jetée was composed by Trevor Duncan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Jetée?
La Jetée holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).