Almayer's Folly
La Folie Almayer
Synopsis
In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Conrad, Chantal Akerman
- Original Title
- La Folie Almayer
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Belgacom, Paradise Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman
Joseph Conrad, Chantal Akerman
Raymond Fromont
Claire Atherton
Patrick Quinet, Chantal Akerman
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
Patrick Quinet
Producer
Chantal Akerman
Producer
Chantal Akerman
Writer
Raymond Fromont
Director of Photography
Claire Atherton
Editor
Patrick Dechesne
Production Design
Catherine Marchand
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almayer's Folly
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What is Almayer's Folly about?
In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
Who directed Almayer's Folly?
Almayer's Folly was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in Almayer's Folly?
The principal cast of Almayer's Folly includes Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion, Zac Andrianasolo, Sakhna Oum.
When was Almayer's Folly released and how long is it?
Almayer's Folly was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
How much did Almayer's Folly make at the box office?
Almayer's Folly grossed $8K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Almayer's Folly based on a book or true story?
Almayer's Folly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Almayer's Folly?
Almayer's Folly holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).