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The Lives of Albert Camus (2020)

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Released January 22, 2020Runtime 1h 38mDirector Georges-Marc Benamou

Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.

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Cast of The Lives of Albert Camus

Philippe Torreton

Philippe Torreton

Narrator
Albert Camus

Albert Camus

Self (archive footage)
Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Self
Catherine Camus

Catherine Camus

Self
María Casares

María Casares

Self (archive footage)
Chloé Réjon

Chloé Réjon

(voice)
Max-Pol Fouchet

Max-Pol Fouchet

Self (archive footage)
Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Mastroianni

Self (archive footage)
Francis Jeanson

Francis Jeanson

Self (archive footage)
Jean Daniel

Jean Daniel

Self (archive footage)
Charles Poncet

Charles Poncet

Self (archive footage)
Catherine Sellers

Catherine Sellers

Self (archive footage)

About The Lives of Albert Camus

Where can I watch The Lives of Albert Camus?

The Lives of Albert Camus is currently streaming in the United States on OVID.

Who stars in The Lives of Albert Camus?

The Lives of Albert Camus stars Philippe Torreton, Albert Camus, Michel Bouquet, Catherine Camus, Francine Faure.

Who directed The Lives of Albert Camus?

The Lives of Albert Camus was directed by Georges-Marc Benamou.

How long is The Lives of Albert Camus?

The Lives of Albert Camus has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What is The Lives of Albert Camus about?

Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.