Litan
Synopsis
Married couple Jock & Nora are visiting the town of Litan during Litan's Day, with its carnivalesque atmosphere. When Nora wakes that morning from dreaming the bizarre death of her husband, she sets out across town to find him and warn him. But as she does, she encounters stranger and stranger people and events erupting into a frenzy in front of her. Now, she and Jock must elude all of the impediments in their way of reaching safety on the outskirts of town.
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Litan (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-01
Top Cast
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Marie-José Nat
Nora
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jock
Nino Ferrer
Le docteur Steve Julien
Marisa Muxen
Estelle Servais
Bill Dunn
Cornell
Georges Wod
Bohr
Dominique Zardi
Le chef des fous
Sophie Edelman
Mile Bohr
Terence Montagne
Eric Bohr
Roger Lumont
Le commissaire Bolek
Micha Bayard
Madame Mirral
Patrick Granier
Le policier
Catherine Jarret
La réceptionniste
Georges Lucas
L'hôtelier
Pierre-Marcel Ondher
Le prêtre du bal
Sophie Moyse
Une femme à la mairie
Jean-Claude Rémoleux
Thiraudet
Katia Romanoff
Madame Cornell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz International Fantasy Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Mocky, Patrick Granier, Jean-Claude Romer, Suzy Baker, Scott Baker
- Original Score
- Nino Ferrer
- Original Title
- Litan
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- M. Films, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky, Patrick Granier, Jean-Claude Romer, Suzy Baker, Scott Baker
Nino Ferrer
Edmond Richard
Catherine Renault, Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Director
Catherine Renault
Editor
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Editor
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Writer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Producer
Patrick Granier
Writer
Jean-Claude Romer
Writer
Suzy Baker
Writer
René-Yves Bouty
Production Design
Scott Baker
Writer
Sophie Chastenet
Costume Design
Edmond Richard
Director of Photography
Nino Ferrer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Litan
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What is Litan about?
Married couple Jock & Nora are visiting the town of Litan during Litan's Day, with its carnivalesque atmosphere. When Nora wakes that morning from dreaming the bizarre death of her husband, she sets out across town to find him and warn him. But as she does, she encounters stranger and stranger people and events erupting into a frenzy in front of her. Now, she and Jock must elude all of the impediments in their way of reaching safety on the outskirts of town.
Who directed Litan?
Litan was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
Who stars in Litan?
The principal cast of Litan includes Marie-José Nat, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Nino Ferrer, Marisa Muxen, Bill Dunn.
When was Litan released and how long is it?
Litan was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Litan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Litan was composed by Nino Ferrer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Litan?
Litan holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).