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L'atalante (1934)
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21 June 1947 (USA)
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When Juliette marries Jean, she comes to live on his ship, on board of which are, besides the two of them...
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One of the Greats of Cinema! A Poetic Masterpiece!
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Michel Simon | ... | Le père Jules |
| Dita Parlo | ... | Juliette |
| Jean Dasté | ... | Jean |
| Gilles Margaritis | ... | Le camelot |
| Louis Lefebvre | ... | Le gosse |
| Maurice Gilles | ... | Le chef de bureau |
| Raphaël Diligent | ... | Raspoutine, le batelier (as Rafa Diligent) |
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| Claude Aveline | ... | (uncredited) |
| René Blech | ... | Le garçon d'honneur (uncredited) |
| Lou Bonin | ... | (uncredited) |
| Fanny Clar | ... | La mère de Juliette (uncredited) |
| Charles Goldblatt | ... | Le voleur (uncredited) |
| Paul Grimault | ... | (uncredited) |
| Genya Lozinska | ... | (uncredited) |
| Gen Paul | ... | L'invité qui boite (uncredited) |
| Jacques Prévert | ... | Extra at Station (uncredited) |
| Pierre Prévert | ... | Le voyageur pressé (uncredited) |
| Albert Riéra | ... | (uncredited) |
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| Jean Vigo | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Jean Guinée | writer | |
| Albert Riéra | dialogue | |
| Albert Riéra | screenplay | |
| Jean Vigo | dialogue | |
| Jean Vigo | screenplay | |
Produced by | |||
| Jacques-Louis Nounez | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Maurice Jaubert | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Jean-Paul Alphen | (originally uncredited) | ||
| Louis Berger | |||
| Boris Kaufman | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Louis Chavance | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Francis Jourdain | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Acho Chakatouny | .... | makeup artist: Michel Simon | |
Production Management | |||
| Henri Arbel | .... | unit manager (originally uncredited) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Pierre Merle | .... | assistant director | |
| Albert Riéra | .... | assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Jean-Louis Bompoint | .... | art director: restoration | |
| Pierre Lestringuez | .... | restoration art director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Lucien Baujard | .... | sound | |
| Marcel Royné | .... | sound | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Roger Parry | .... | still photographer | |
Other crew | |||
| Fred Matter | .... | script supervisor (originally uncredited) | |
| Jacqueline Morland | .... | production secretary (originally uncredited) | |
| Jacqueline Morland | .... | script supervisor (originally uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Sputnik (2007) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Artificial Eye (1990) (UK)
- Cine Classics (1947) (USA) (subtitled)
- Film Traders Ltd. (1946) (UK)
- Gaumont International
- Magnus Opus (200?) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Malofilm Distribution (Canada)
- Sherlock Home Video (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
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Also Known As:
Le chaland qui passe
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89 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Portugal:M/12 (video release) |
Spain:7 (DVD release) |
Iceland:L |
Finland:S (2007) |
Finland:K-16 |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:PG
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Some shots are included in the main title of Italian TV show "Fuori Orario"
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Referenced in Un tour de manège (1989)
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The beauty of this film is undeniable, unfortunately, it was butchered upon release, harming it's initial critical and audience reception. Thankfully! Today, we can glory in the masterful restoration of this true cinema classic. If you know anything about Jean Vigo and his work, you are familiar with his place in cinema history. He is the true "enfant" genius of film.
Zero pour Conduite and L'Atalante are two films which routinely appear on those annoying "Ten Best Films of All Time" lists. Lists which normally seek to squeeze in as many films as possible into 10 slots. (Those Sight & Sound people don't seem to be able to understand what 10 means!) Anyway, if you are a REAL Movie Lover (not somebody who ranks Tarantino or The Sixth Sense as masterpieces, get real) you will come to the films of Jean Vigo at some point in your moviegoing experiences.
Be prepared for poetic visuals which manage to combine the grittiness and mundane of everyday life with flourishes of surreal moments and true romantic splendor which captivate the heart of the movie lover.
This film should not be overly analyzed. Just sit back and enjoy the beauty of this mood piece. Vigo was a genius who could make a filthy barge look like the most beautiful object in movie history! All of the traditional elements are there. The acting and design are perfect without being showy. The cinematography can FINALLY be enjoyed due to the terrific restoration process! WHY ISN'T THIS FILM ON DVD????
But the magic of this film is due only to the indefinable genius that was Jean Vigo. If you truly love movies, you must watch this gem. (but please try your best to see the restored version, it will captivate you!)