All the World's Memory(1956)
Toute la mémoire du monde
All the World's Memory Synopsis
A documentary about the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. It presents the building, with its processes of cataloguing and preserving all sorts of printed material, as both a monument of cultural memory and as a monstrous, alien being.
All the World's Memory (1956) is a documentary film directed by Alain Resnais, released on November 1, 1956 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Jacques Dumesnil and Agnès Varda. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Resnais
- Producers:
- Pierre Braunberger
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Les Films de la Pléiade
- Status:
- Released
All the World's Memory (1956) Trailer
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Directed by Alain Resnais, produced by Pierre Braunberger.
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All the World's Memory – Frequently Asked Questions
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All the World's Memory (1956) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in All the World's Memory?
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The main cast of All the World's Memory (1956) includes Jacques Dumesnil and Agnès Varda. The film was directed by Alain Resnais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was All the World's Memory released?
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All the World's Memory was released on November 1, 1956 and runs for 21m.
Is All the World's Memory worth watching?
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All the World's Memory (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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