The Creatures

1966 1h 34m FR

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 55

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Synopsis

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A writer decides to use the strange inhabitants of a small island as a basis for characters in his new book.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Catherine Deneuve
Mylène
Michel Piccoli
Edgar Piccoli
Eva Dahlbeck
Michele Quellec
Marie-France Mignal
Viviane Quellec
Britta Pettersson
Lucie de Montyon
Ursula Vian-Kübler
Vamp
Jeanne Allard
Henriette
Joëlle Gozzi
Suzon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Agnès Varda
Writers: Agnès Varda
Languages: French
Countries: France, Sweden

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Sweden.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Agnès Varda, shot by William Lubtchansky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pierre Barbaud. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Janine Verneau 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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Catherine Deneuve and Michel Piccoli and Eva Dahlbeck carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0060263 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Agnès Varda directs. William Lubtchansky behind the camera. Pierre Barbaud scores. Janine Verneau cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Sweden. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

160 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Sweden.
3Directed by Agnès Varda, shot by William Lubtchansky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Pierre Barbaud. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Janine Verneau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Catherine Deneuve and Michel Piccoli and Eva Dahlbeck carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0060263 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.