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Le Théâtre National Populaire
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Le Théâtre National Populaire

1956-06-08 · 28 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

The T.N.P., the Théâtre National Populaire, an important experimental theater directed by Jean Vilar. Franju combines sequences from theatrical performances with documentary images, creating links and confrontations between theater and the real world.

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Directors
Georges Franju
Production companies
Procinex, Ancinex
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean VilarJean VilarSelf
Jean TopartJean TopartSelf
Gérard PhilipeGérard PhilipeSelf
Marc CassotMarc CassotNarrator (voice)
Georges WilsonGeorges WilsonSelf
María CasaresMaría CasaresSelf
Monique ChaumetteMonique ChaumetteSelf
Silvia MonfortSilvia MonfortSelf
Daniel SoranoDaniel SoranoSelf

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