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The Imprint of Giants

1980 2h 20m FR
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10.0
MASTERPIECE
★10.0TMDB · 1
ActionDramaRomance
Synopsis
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The life of workers and their families in a construction site of a highway in 1965.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Robert Enrico
Writers
François Chevallier
Languages
French
Countries
France, Germany

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Patricia Nény 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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Zoé Chauveau and Serge Reggiani and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0079106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Enrico directs. Patricia Nény cuts. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
  • 3Editor Patricia Nény shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 4Zoé Chauveau and Serge Reggiani and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.
  • 5IMDB entry: tt0079106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Patricia Nény
Costume design
Renée Renard
Makeup / hair
Monique Granier
Runtime
140 min · 2h 20m
Status
Released
Original language
FR

Also by

Robert Enrico

Production companies

Who made it

  • SO

    Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie

    FR

  • FI

    Filmel

    FR

  • France•3

    France•3

    FR

  • Rialto Film

    Rialto Film

    DE

Key crew

  • MusicKarl-Heinz Schäfer
  • Camera OperatorMichel Deloire
  • ProducerGérard Beytout
  • Assistant DirectorClaire Denis
  • SoundPierre Gamet
  • NovelHortense Dufour
  • Key GripMarcel Jaffredo
  • ScriptJacqueline Granier-Deferre
  • EditorPatricia Nény
  • Set DecorationPierre Jannic
  • Key Makeup ArtistMonique Granier
  • Unit Production ManagerDominique Lallier
  • Costume DesignRenée Renard
  • HairstylistPatrick Archambault
  • ProducerEugène Lépicier
  • Property MasterJacques Martin
  • Boom OperatorBernard Chaumeil
  • Sound Mix TechnicianVincent Arnardi
  • Assistant CameraAntoine Galey
  • Sound AssistantBernard Chaumeil
  • Sound EditorMichèle Neny
  • Assistant EditorMarie-Josée Audiard
  • Production AssistantTadek Zietara
  • Art DirectionJean-Claude Gallouin

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere1980-09-11· Toronto International Film Festival

Also known as

International titles

  • A Marca dos GigantesES
  • The imprint of giantsUS

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