The Penitentiary (2022)

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In 1982, Patrice Berthelot reports on the conditions of his detention in Sion prison through a correspondence with the director Anne Theurillat, who now transforms his words—by turns cheerful or imbued with mellow bitterness—into images, through an inspired cinematic construction. A question remains: is it possible for humanity to exist between four walls?

Director: Anne Theurillat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Penitentiary about?
In 1982, Patrice Berthelot reports on the conditions of his detention in Sion prison through a correspondence with the director Anne Theurillat, who now transforms his words—by turns cheerful or imbued with mellow bitterness—into images, through an inspired cinematic construction. A question remains: is it possible for humanity to exist between four walls?
Who directed The Penitentiary?
The Penitentiary was directed by Anne Theurillat.
How long is The Penitentiary?
The Penitentiary has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Penitentiary?
The Penitentiary is a Documentary film.