Wasteland (1960)
On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.
Director: Marcel Carné
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 9, 1960
Cast
- Danièle Gaubert - Dan
- Roland Lesaffre - Big Chief
- Maurice Caffarelli - Lucky
- Constantin Andrieu - Marcel
- Jean-Louis Bras - Babar
- Alfonso Mathis - Hans
- Claudine Auger - Prisunic
- Georges Wilson - Maître J.Royer
Screenplay
- Henri Jeanson (Story)
- Hal Ellson (Novel)
- Henri-François Rey
- Marcel Carné
Music: Francis Lemarque
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Henri Rust
Production: Films Rive Gauche, gray-film, Jolly Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
young rebels
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wasteland about?
- On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.
- Who directed Wasteland?
- Wasteland was directed by Marcel Carné.
- Who stars in Wasteland?
- Wasteland stars Danièle Gaubert, Roland Lesaffre, Maurice Caffarelli, Constantin Andrieu, Jean-Louis Bras, Alfonso Mathis.
- How long is Wasteland?
- Wasteland has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Wasteland?
- Wasteland is a Drama film.
- Where was Wasteland produced?
- Wasteland was produced in France, Italy.