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Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963)

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Released October 1, 1963Runtime 1h 57mDirector Alain Resnais

In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.

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Cast of Muriel, or the Time of Return

Delphine Seyrig

Delphine Seyrig

Hélène Aughain
Jean-Pierre Kérien

Jean-Pierre Kérien

Alphonse Noyard
Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée

Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée

Bernard Aughain
Claude Sainval

Claude Sainval

Roland de Smoke
Laurence Badie

Laurence Badie

Claudie
Philippe Laudenbach

Philippe Laudenbach

Robert
Jean Champion

Jean Champion

Ernest
Jean Dasté

Jean Dasté

L'homme à la chèvre / The Goat Man
Julien Verdier

Julien Verdier

Le loueur de chevaux / The Stableman
Nelly Borgeaud

Nelly Borgeaud

La femme du couple d'acheteurs
Catherine de Seynes

Catherine de Seynes

Angèle
Laure Paillette

Laure Paillette

La cliente dans la rue

About Muriel, or the Time of Return

Where can I watch Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return stars Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée, Nita Klein, Claude Sainval.

Who directed Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return was directed by Alain Resnais.

How long is Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return has a runtime of 1h 57m.

What is Muriel, or the Time of Return about?

In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.