These Encounters of Theirs

2006 1h 8m IT

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★6.4TMDB · 10

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Synopsis

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These Encounters Of Theirs divides 10 non-professional actors into couples, then has them take turns in declaiming the Dialogues With Leuco, Cesare Pavese's abstract, philosophical work.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Angela Nugara
Vittorio Vigneri
Grazia Orsi
Romano Guelfi
Angela Durantini
Enrico Achilli
Giovanna Daddi
Dario Marconcini

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Marie Straub
Writers: Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub, Cesare Pavese
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 68-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Marie Straub, shot by Renato Berta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Angela Nugara and Vittorio Vigneri and Grazia Orsi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0815227 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean-Marie Straub directs. Renato Berta behind the camera. Jean-Marie Straub cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in Italian.

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1Tight 68-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jean-Marie Straub, shot by Renato Berta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Angela Nugara and Vittorio Vigneri and Grazia Orsi carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0815227 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.