Libera me

Libera me

1993 · 75 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

"In this film you will see a woman's handkerchief tied around a man's wrist, a well-shaven pig's head, some adolescents who are more inventive than their elders in struggling against oppression... You will not, however, hear any dialog. Words do not prepare, do not accompany, do not comment upon the action. This is not a silent film, but a film in which the only moment of life retained for the cinematographic spectacle are those where people do not speak. The spectator will find, perhaps, a greater freedom of interpretation in it and, we hope, a particular pleasure in this." (Alain Cavalier)

Directed by Alain Cavalier · Written by Alain Cavalier

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Louis Becker Le policier
Catherine Carone La femme du policier
Paul Chevillard Le jeune officier
Françoise Christophe L'adjoint du policier
Annick Concha La mère
Pierre Concha Le père
Cécile Haas L'amie du commis
Michel Labelle Le boucher
Thierry Labelle Le fils aîné
Jean Monot Le vieil officier
Michel Quenneville Le photographe
Claire Séguin La blonde

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