Cities of the Plain (2000)
The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.
Director: Robert Kramer
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 9, 2000
Cast
- Ben - Ben
- Amélie Desrumeaux - Amélie
- Bernard Trolet - Ben, vieil homme
- Nathalie Sarles - Coralie
- Lahcene Aouiti - Ben, jeune homme
- Erika Kramer - La mère
Screenplay
Music: Barre Phillips
Cinematography: Hervé Durand
Editing: Rémi Hierniaux
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Kramer
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cities of the Plain about?
- The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.
- Who directed Cities of the Plain?
- Cities of the Plain was directed by Robert Kramer.
- Who stars in Cities of the Plain?
- Cities of the Plain stars Ben, Amélie Desrumeaux, Bernard Trolet, Nathalie Sarles, Lahcene Aouiti, Erika Kramer.
- How long is Cities of the Plain?
- Cities of the Plain has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Cities of the Plain?
- Cities of the Plain is a Drama, Documentary film.