Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963)
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In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.
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| Original title | Muriel, ou le Temps d'un retour |
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| Release date | Oct 1, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | mother son relationship, widow, french new wave |
FAQ
What is Muriel, or the Time of Return about?
In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.
When was Muriel, or the Time of Return released?
Muriel, or the Time of Return was released on Oct 1, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Muriel, or the Time of Return?
Alain Resnais directed Muriel, or the Time of Return.
What is the TMDB rating of Muriel, or the Time of Return?
Muriel, or the Time of Return has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 199 votes.