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19858mFrance

La Lune

Synopsis

Michel Piccoli reads the first pages of Victor Hugo's 'Promontoire du songe'. In this text, Hugo describes his sensations when he sees, enlarged 40 times, the Moon through the telescope of the Observatorium of Paris. His visions drive him into a meditation about the relationships in between dream, reality and poetry.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Paul Fargier
Screenplay & Story
Francine Froment, Victor Hugo
Original Title
La Lune
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
8m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Paul Fargier

Screenplay & Story

Francine Froment, Victor Hugo

Film Editing

Gabrielle Guillot, Denis Granay

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Paul Fargier

Director

Gabrielle Guillot

Editor

Denis Granay

Editor

Francine Froment

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Lune.

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Lune

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is La Lune about?

Michel Piccoli reads the first pages of Victor Hugo's 'Promontoire du songe'. In this text, Hugo describes his sensations when he sees, enlarged 40 times, the Moon through the telescope of the Observatorium of Paris. His visions drive him into a meditation about the relationships in between dream, reality and poetry.

Who directed La Lune?

La Lune was directed by Jean-Paul Fargier.

Who stars in La Lune?

The principal cast of La Lune includes Michel Piccoli.

When was La Lune released and how long is it?

La Lune was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 8m.