---
title: "Sartre by Himself"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sartre-by-himself-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 292603
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 191
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sartre by Himself (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sartre-by-himself-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sartre by Himself is a film first released in 1976. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the life of Jean-Paul Sartre, told by himself in this biographical film."

### Why Watch
- features the life of Jean-Paul Sartre
- directed by Alexander Astruc and Michel Contat

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is three hours and eleven minutes
- Tone & Suitability: This is a documentary film about the life of Jean-Paul Sartre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: biographical, documentary, informative, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexandre Astruc

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Paul Sartre** as *Himself*
- **Simone de Beauvoir** as *Herself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Sartre by Himself?
The film was released on 10/26/1976 in France.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was made by Michel Contat and Alexander Astruc.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 3 hours and 11 minutes.

### Q: What is the subject of the film?
The film covers the life of Jean-Paul Sartre, told by himself.

### Q: Who is Michel Contat?
Michel Contat is a specialist of Jean-Paul Sartre and co-maker of the film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sartre by Himself — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/292603)
- [Sartre par lui-même [Sartre by Himself] (1976) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/260724-sartre-par-lui-meme)

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