Almayer's Folly(2012)
La Folie Almayer
Almayer's Folly Synopsis
In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
Almayer's Folly (2012) is a drama film directed by Chantal Akerman, released on January 25, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion and Zac Andrianasolo. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Chantal Akerman
- Writers:
- Chantal Akerman, Joseph Conrad
- Producers:
- Patrick Quinet, Chantal Akerman
- Cinematographer:
- Raymond Fromont
- Production:
- Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Belgacom, Paradise Films, Canal+
- Revenue:
- $7,876
- Status:
- Released
Almayer's Folly (2012) Trailer
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Almayer's Folly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanislas Merhar
as Almayer
Marc Barbé
as Capt. Lingard
Aurora Marion
as Nina
- Zac Andrianasolo
Zac Andrianasolo
as Daïn
- Sakhna Oum
Sakhna Oum
as Zahira
- Solida Chan
Solida Chan
as Chen
- Sun Yucheng
Sun Yucheng
as Capitaine Tom Li
- Bunthang Khim
Bunthang Khim
as Ali
- Fergus Rees
Fergus Rees
as Sub Lieutenant
Key crew
Directed by Chantal Akerman, written by Chantal Akerman and Joseph Conrad, produced by Patrick Quinet and Chantal Akerman.
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Almayer's Folly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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Almayer's Folly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Almayer's Folly online?
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Almayer's Folly (2012) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Almayer's Folly?
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The main cast of Almayer's Folly (2012) includes Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion, Zac Andrianasolo and Sakhna Oum. The film was directed by Chantal Akerman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Almayer's Folly released?
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Almayer's Folly was released on January 25, 2012 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Almayer's Folly worth watching?
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Almayer's Folly (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 28 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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