The Penitentiary
Le Pénitencier
Synopsis
In 1982, Patrice Berthelot reports on the conditions of his detention in Sion prison through a correspondence with the director Anne Theurillat, who now transforms his words—by turns cheerful or imbued with mellow bitterness—into images, through an inspired cinematic construction. A question remains: is it possible for humanity to exist between four walls?
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Trailer | Le Pénitencier | Anne Theurillat
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-15
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Theurillat
- Original Title
- Le Pénitencier
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Theurillat
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Theurillat
Director
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What is The Penitentiary about?
In 1982, Patrice Berthelot reports on the conditions of his detention in Sion prison through a correspondence with the director Anne Theurillat, who now transforms his words—by turns cheerful or imbued with mellow bitterness—into images, through an inspired cinematic construction. A question remains: is it possible for humanity to exist between four walls?
Who directed The Penitentiary?
The Penitentiary was directed by Anne Theurillat.
Who stars in The Penitentiary?
The principal cast of The Penitentiary includes Not specified.
When was The Penitentiary released and how long is it?
The Penitentiary was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.