Directed by: Chris Marker
Starring: Helene Chatelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux, Andre Heinrich, Jacques Branchu, Pierre Joffroy, Philbert von Lifchitz, Étienne Becker, Jeannine Klein, Bill Klein, Germano Facetti, Ligia Borowczyk
Contributors: Anatole Dauman, Chris Marker, Trevor Duncan, Modest Mussorgsky, Jean Sibelius, Arielle Dombasle, Alexandra Stewart
Chris Marker’s La Jetée/Sans Soleil presents a fascinating double feature of two cinematic masterpieces. La Jetée is an iconic science fiction short film told almost entirely through still images, following a man sent back in time to pre-apocalyptic Paris in hopes of saving humanity. This groundbreaking work served as the inspiration for Terry Gilliam’s Twelve Monkeys.
Sans Soleil is an avant-garde documentary, a mesmerizing meditation on memory, time, and cultural history, weaving together footage from around the world with a poetic narration. Together, these films showcase Marker's visionary storytelling and experimental style, making this Criterion Collection release a must-have for cinephiles.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Chris Marker |
| Starring | Helene Chatelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux, Andre Heinrich, Jacques Branchu, Pierre Joffroy, Philbert von Lifchitz, Étienne Becker, Jeannine Klein, Bill Klein, Germano Facetti, Ligia Borowczyk |
| Contributors | Anatole Dauman, Chris Marker, Trevor Duncan, Modest Mussorgsky, Jean Sibelius, Arielle Dombasle, Alexandra Stewart |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC2107BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629005035 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | B |
| Release Date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Originally Issued | 1982 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 142g |
| Dimensions | 135 x 12 x 173 (mm) |
| Genre | Modern Classic |
| BBFC Certification | (15) Suitable for 15 years and over |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 130 minutes |