Hiroshima: The Time of Return (2005)

Luc Lagier puts Alain Resnais' film back in its historical context and in the filmmaker's biography. He tells the story, then the development of what was originally intended to be a short documentary film and which turned into an unusual allegory. Composed of fascinating archives, including notably the correspondence between Duras and Resnais, this analysis of 'Hiroshima mon amour' manages to put the film in perspective while detaching itself from it. A rare and captivating work.

Director: Luc Lagier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Cast

Music: Giovanni Fusco, Georges Delerue
Editing: Alexandre Auque
Production: ARTE, Ciné Cinéma, Point du Jour
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Luc Lagier
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiroshima: The Time of Return about?
Luc Lagier puts Alain Resnais' film back in its historical context and in the filmmaker's biography. He tells the story, then the development of what was originally intended to be a short documentary film and which turned into an unusual allegory. Composed of fascinating archives, including notably the correspondence between Duras and Resnais, this analysis of 'Hiroshima mon amour' manages to put the film in perspective while detaching itself from it. A rare and captivating work.
Who directed Hiroshima: The Time of Return?
Hiroshima: The Time of Return was directed by Luc Lagier.
Who stars in Hiroshima: The Time of Return?
Hiroshima: The Time of Return stars Luc Lagier, Alain Resnais, Marguerite Duras.
How long is Hiroshima: The Time of Return?
Hiroshima: The Time of Return has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is Hiroshima: The Time of Return?
Hiroshima: The Time of Return is a Documentary film.
Where was Hiroshima: The Time of Return produced?
Hiroshima: The Time of Return was produced in France.