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World War Three has brought the world to its knees and humanity is in peril. In Paris, the former City of Light, survivors live underground in the Palais de Chaillot galleries. One of them is sent out to seek help; a search that sees him travel through the past and the future. With the exception of one short, live-action scene, the film consists of a series of still images that tell a deeply affecting story.
La Jetée
World War Three has brought the world to its knees and humanity is in peril. In Paris, the former City of Light, survivors live underground in the Palais de Chaillot galleries. One of them is sent out to seek help; a search that sees him travel through the past and the future. With the exception of one short, live-action scene, the film consists of a series of still images that tell a deeply affecting story.
Short film screened before 12 Monkeys
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1982 Sans Soleil (documentary)
1977 Le fond de l’air est rouge (documentary)
1961 Cuba si (documentary)
1960 Description d’un combat (documentary)
1956 Dimanche à Pékin (documentary short)
- 29 min.
- Black and white
- Language:
French
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Subtitles:
German
- Cast & Crew
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12 Monkeys
L'Armée des 12 Singes
A deadly virus has wiped out most of the world's population. From their underground refuge, survivors battle to save humanity. One of the toughest members of the gang is sent back to the past to find out who or what is behind this devastating pandemic. Terry Gilliam's big-budget takes on Chris Marker's La Jetée.
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1975 Co-director: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- 129 min.
- Colour
- Language:
English
, French
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Subtitles:
French, German
- Cast & Crew
Screenplay
Inspired by the film La Jetée by Chris Marker