The Lovely Month of May(1963)
Le Joli Mai
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The Lovely Month of May Synopsis
Candid interviews of ordinary people on the meaning of happiness, an often amorphous and inarticulable notion that evokes more basic and fundamentally egalitarian ideals of self-betterment, prosperity, tolerance, economic opportunity, and freedom.
The Lovely Month of May (1963) is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, released on May 3, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 45m. It stars Yves Montand, Chris Marker, Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Catherine Winter, Chris Marker
- Producers:
- Catherine Winter, André Heinrich
- Cinematographer:
- Denys Clerval
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Sofracima
- Status:
- Released
The Lovely Month of May (1963) Trailer
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The Lovely Month of May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Narrator (French version) (voice)
Chris Marker
as Self / Interviewer (voice)
Jean-Luc Godard
as Self (uncredited)
Anna Karina
as Self (uncredited)
Edgar Morin
as Self (uncredited)
Alain Resnais
as Self (uncredited)
Jacques Rivette
as Self (uncredited)
Jean Rouch
as Self (uncredited)
Simone Signoret
as Narrator (English version) (voice)
Charles de Gaulle
as Self
- Ferdinand Lop
Ferdinand Lop
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Catherine Winter and Chris Marker, produced by Catherine Winter and André Heinrich.
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The Lovely Month of May Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Lovely Month of May – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lovely Month of May online?
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The Lovely Month of May (1963) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lovely Month of May?
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The main cast of The Lovely Month of May (1963) includes Yves Montand, Chris Marker, Jean-Luc Godard, Anna Karina and Edgar Morin. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lovely Month of May released?
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The Lovely Month of May was released on May 3, 1963 and runs for 2h 45m.
Is The Lovely Month of May worth watching?
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The Lovely Month of May (1963) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lovely Month of May?
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