The Canon / Parallax Editorial Archive
Curated by Pedro Neves, Founder of Parallax
Sans Soleil
Directed by Chris Marker
1983•1h 44m•NR•★ 7.9
Documentary
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A globe-trotting cameraman sends letters reflecting on human memory, time, rituals, and history from Tokyo, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, San Francisco, and the Isle of Sal, read by an unknown woman. Chris Marker's profound essay film and visual meditation on the nature of memory.
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DirectorChris Marker
WriterChris Marker
CinematographyChris Marker
MusicChris Marker
Principal Cast
Florence DelayNarrator (voice)
Amílcar CabralSelf (archive footage)
Arielle DombasleSelf
David CoverdaleSelf / Deep Purple Singer (uncredited)Chris MarkerSelf (uncredited)
Alexandra StewartNarrator (voice)
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Bin AkaoSelf (uncredited)Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 44m (104 mins)
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DirectorChris Marker
LanguagesFrench, Japanese, English
CountryFR
StudioArgos Films
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