Memoir of War(2017)
La Douleur
From the life of Marguerite Duras
Memoir of War Synopsis
In the last days of the Nazi-occupied France, writer Marguerite Duras awaits the return of her husband, Robert Antelme, arrested for being a Resistance fighter and then deported, while she maintains a tense relationship with her ambiguous lover and a dangerous game with a French collaborationist. Even when the Liberation arrives, she must still endure the unbearable pain of waiting.
Memoir of War (2017) is a drama film directed by Emmanuel Finkiel, released on August 17, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Mélanie Thierry, Benoît Magimel, Benjamin Biolay and Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 144 ratings.
- Director:
- Emmanuel Finkiel
- Writers:
- Emmanuel Finkiel, Marguerite Duras
- Producers:
- Julien Deris, Yaël Fogiel, David Gauquié
- Cinematographer:
- Alexis Kavyrchine
- Production:
- Cinéfrance Studios, Les Films du Poisson, KNM, France 3 Cinéma, Versus Production, Need Productions, Same Player, Proximus, Fondation Carac, CNC, Canal+, OCS, France Télévisions, SofiTVciné 4, Cinémage 11, Sonia Films
- Status:
- Released
Memoir of War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mélanie Thierry
as Marguerite Duras
Benoît Magimel
as Pierre Rabier
Benjamin Biolay
as Dionys Mascolo
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
as François Morland
Emmanuel Bourdieu
as Robert Antelme
Anne-Lise Heimburger
as Mme. Bordes
- Patrick Lizana
Patrick Lizana
as Beauchamp
Shulamit Adar
as Mme. Katz
Joanna Grudzinska
as Thérèse
- Elsa Amiel
Elsa Amiel
as Secretary at Gallimard
Garance Chansigaud
as Une femme dans la chambre des déportés
Vincent Mertens
as Déporté
Key crew
Directed by Emmanuel Finkiel, written by Emmanuel Finkiel and Marguerite Duras, produced by Julien Deris, Yaël Fogiel and David Gauquié.
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Memoir of War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 144 ratings.
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Memoir of War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Memoir of War online?
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Memoir of War (2017) is available to stream on fuboTV, OVID, Chai Flicks and France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Memoir of War?
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The main cast of Memoir of War (2017) includes Mélanie Thierry, Benoît Magimel, Benjamin Biolay, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet and Emmanuel Bourdieu. The film was directed by Emmanuel Finkiel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Memoir of War released?
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Memoir of War was released on August 17, 2017 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Memoir of War worth watching?
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Memoir of War (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 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.