Almayer's Folly (2012)
In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
Director: Chantal Akerman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: January 25, 2012
Cast
- Stanislas Merhar - Almayer
- Marc Barbé - Capt. Lingard
- Aurora Marion - Nina
- Zac Andrianasolo - Daïn
- Sakhna Oum - Zahira
- Solida Chan - Chen
- Sun Yucheng - Capitaine Tom Li
- Bunthang Khim - Ali
- Fergus Rees - Sub Lieutenant
Screenplay
- Chantal Akerman
- Joseph Conrad (Novel)
Cinematography: Raymond Fromont
Editing: Claire Atherton
Production: Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Belgacom, Paradise Films, Canal+
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français, English
Box Office: $7,876
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Almayer's Folly about?
- In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
- Who directed Almayer's Folly?
- Almayer's Folly was directed by Chantal Akerman.
- Who stars in Almayer's Folly?
- Almayer's Folly stars Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion, Zac Andrianasolo, Sakhna Oum, Solida Chan.
- How long is Almayer's Folly?
- Almayer's Folly has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Almayer's Folly?
- Almayer's Folly is a Drama film.
- How much did Almayer's Folly gross?
- Almayer's Folly grossed $7,876 worldwide.
- Where was Almayer's Folly produced?
- Almayer's Folly was produced in Belgium, France.