Transit (1991)
In 1941, those who had remained around too long to completely escape the Nazi blitzkrieg had one small, slim chance to escape persecution. They could travel to Marseilles and attempt to get the servile but still nominally independent government of Vichy France to grant them an exit visa. Then they could take passage to safer climes on one of the neutral vessels that stopped there. This drama, based on a novel by Anna Seghers, follows the fates of a small group of desperate people who are attempting to do just that.
Director: René Allio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: January 16, 1991
Cast
- Sebastian Koch - Gerhardt
- Claudia Messner - Marie
- Rüdiger Vogler - The Doctor
- Magali Leiris - Nadine
- Paul Allio - Georges Binnet
- Nicole Dogué - Claudine
Screenplay
- Anna Seghers (Novel)
Cinematography: Richard Copans
Editing: Marie-Hélène Quinton
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Allio
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Transit about?
- In 1941, those who had remained around too long to completely escape the Nazi blitzkrieg had one small, slim chance to escape persecution. They could travel to Marseilles and attempt to get the servile but still nominally independent government of Vichy France to grant them an exit visa. Then they could take passage to safer climes on one of the neutral vessels that stopped there. This drama, based on a novel by Anna Seghers, follows the fates of a small group of desperate people who are attempting to do just that.
- Who directed Transit?
- Transit was directed by René Allio.
- Who stars in Transit?
- Transit stars Sebastian Koch, Claudia Messner, Rüdiger Vogler, Magali Leiris, Paul Allio, Nicole Dogué.
- How long is Transit?
- Transit has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Transit?
- Transit is a Drama film.
- Where was Transit produced?
- Transit was produced in France.