My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud (1993)

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May, 1946, in Paris young poet Jacques Prevel meets Antonin Artaud, the actor, artist, and writer just released from a mental asylum. Over ten months, we follow the mad Artaud from his cruel coaching of an actress in his "theatre of cruelty" to his semi-friendship with Prevel who buys him drugs and hangs on his every word. Meanwhile, Prevel divides his time between Jany, his blond, young, drug-hazed mistress, and Rolande, his dark-haired, long-suffering wife, who has a child during this time. Cruelty, neglect, poverty, egoism, madness, and the pursuit of art mix on the Left Bank.

Director: Gérard Mordillat
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Archipel 33>35, France 2, La Sept, Laura Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gérard Mordillat
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud about?
May, 1946, in Paris young poet Jacques Prevel meets Antonin Artaud, the actor, artist, and writer just released from a mental asylum. Over ten months, we follow the mad Artaud from his cruel coaching of an actress in his "theatre of cruelty" to his semi-friendship with Prevel who buys him drugs and hangs on his every word. Meanwhile, Prevel divides his time between Jany, his blond, young, drug-hazed mistress, and Rolande, his dark-haired, long-suffering wife, who has a child during this time. Cruelty, neglect, poverty, egoism, madness, and the pursuit of art mix on the Left Bank.
Who directed My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud?
My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud was directed by Gérard Mordillat.
Who stars in My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud?
My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud stars Sami Frey, Marc Barbé, Julie Jézéquel, Valérie Jeannet.
How long is My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud?
My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud?
My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud is a Drama film.
Where was My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud produced?
My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud was produced in France.