The Man Who Sleeps(1974)
Un homme qui dort
Just to wait until there is nothing left to wait for.
The Man Who Sleeps Synopsis
A young student decides to have no more interaction with the world than is needed to minimally sustain life. His increasingly automaton-like behavior is coupled with a strange clarity of insight about the world around him.
The Man Who Sleeps (1974) is a drama film directed by Bernard Queysanne, released on April 24, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jacques Spiesser and Ludmila Mikaël. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 144 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Queysanne
- Writers:
- Georges Perec, Georges Perec
- Producers:
- Pierre Neurrisse
- Cinematographer:
- Bernard Zitzermann
- Production:
- Dovidis, SATPEC
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Sleeps (1974) Trailer
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The Man Who Sleeps Cast & Crew
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Directed by Bernard Queysanne, written by Georges Perec and Georges Perec, produced by Pierre Neurrisse.
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The Man Who Sleeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 144 ratings.
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The Man Who Sleeps – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man Who Sleeps?
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The main cast of The Man Who Sleeps (1974) includes Jacques Spiesser and Ludmila Mikaël. The film was directed by Bernard Queysanne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Sleeps released?
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The Man Who Sleeps was released on April 24, 1974 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Man Who Sleeps worth watching?
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The Man Who Sleeps (1974) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 144 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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