About this movie
This is the only feature directed by the famed French painter and sculptor Martial Raysse. In keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time, the movie has no plot to speak of and appears to have been largely made up on the spot. We follow the cat man into a bizarre fantasy universe presented in negative exposure that reverses color values (black is white and vice versa) and written words. The cat man steals a car and then picks up a young girl he promises to take to “Heaven.” Heaven turns out to be a country chateau inhabited by several more animal mask wearing weirdoes...
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The Big Departure
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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
1h 11m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
4
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Director
Language
FR
Cast
cat
innocence
mona lisa (la gioconda)
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Questions about The Big Departure
How long is The Big Departure?
The Big Departure has a runtime of 1h 11m (1 hour and 11 minutes).
Who directed The Big Departure?
The Big Departure was directed by Martial Raysse and released in 1972.
What genre is The Big Departure?
The Big Departure is a Drama, Fantasy film (1972).
Who stars in The Big Departure?
The cast of The Big Departure includes Sterling Hayden, Anne Wiazemsky, Gilles Raysse, Lucienne Hamon, Alexandre Raysse.
What is the TMDB rating for The Big Departure?
The Big Departure has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 4 votes.
