Zénon the Rebel(2019)
Zénon l’insoumis, entre Marguerite Yourcenar et André Delvaux
Zénon the Rebel Synopsis
Zénon is the hero of “The Abyss”, the famous novel by Marguerite Yourcenar published in 1968. He is also the main character in André Delvaux’s film, played by Gian Maria Volonte, for the movie adaptation of the same book in 1988. But what does Zénon represent for us today, and what has become of him? How can this entirely fictional philosopher, doctor, alchemist and inventor from the Renaissance help us understand the era in which he lived as well as our own in these uncertain times? This is what this documentary sets out to do.
Zénon the Rebel (2019) is a documentary film directed by Françoise Levie, released on December 11, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Johan Leysen, Marie-Christine Barrault, Marguerite Yourcenar and André Delvaux.
- Director:
- Françoise Levie
- Writers:
- Françoise Levie
- Cinematographer:
- Antoine-Marie Meert
- Status:
- Released
Zénon the Rebel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johan Leysen
as Self
Marie-Christine Barrault
as Self - Narrator
Marguerite Yourcenar
as Self (archive footage)
André Delvaux
as Self (archive footage)
Gian Maria Volonté
as Self (archive footage)
Angelica Ippolito
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Françoise Levie, written by Françoise Levie.
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Zénon the Rebel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Zénon the Rebel?
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The main cast of Zénon the Rebel (2019) includes Johan Leysen, Marie-Christine Barrault, Marguerite Yourcenar, André Delvaux and Gian Maria Volonté. The film was directed by Françoise Levie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zénon the Rebel released?
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Zénon the Rebel was released on December 11, 2019 and runs for 1h 7m.