L'heure exquise

Dec 2, 1981

1h 0m

★ 5.5

Documentary about Marseille in the 20s, filtered through the director's childhood memories

Overview

In the streets of Marseille, René Allio encounters, once again, the spaces of his childhood, and remembers his family history.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Cosmodigital

centre mediterraneen de creation cinematographique

Laura Productions

S.E.R.D.D.A.V.

INA

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Cast

Self

Paul Allio

Self

René Allio

Self

Pierre Allio

Self

Isabelle Fenech

Self

Jean Maurel

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No overview available.

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