---
title: "La Jet\u00e9e"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/la-jetee-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 662
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 29
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# La Jetée (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/la-jetee-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

La Jetée is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Argos films, Radio-Télévision Française. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man confronts his past during a post-apocalyptic experiment."

### Why Watch
- Unique visual style using mostly still photographs
- Engaging science fiction time-travel premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may leave viewers wanting more narrative depth
- Unconventional format might not appeal to all audiences
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes related to a post-apocalyptic world and a world war.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, sci-fi, experimental

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Marker
- **Networks / Studios**: Argos films, Radio-Télévision Française

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Négroni** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Hélène Chatelain**
- **Davos Hanich**
- **Jacques Ledoux**
- **André Heinrich**
- **Jacques Branchu**
- **Pierre Joffroy**
- **Étienne Becker**
- **Philbert von Lifchitz**
- **Ligia Branice**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was La Jetée released?
The film was released in 1962.

### Q: What is the runtime of La Jetée?
The film has a runtime of 29 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the drama, romance, and science fiction genres.

### Q: What is the film about?
A man confronts his past during an experiment attempting to solve problems in a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.

### Q: Is the film rated?
The film is listed as NR.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [La Jetée — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/662)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*