The Lorry 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 76 minutes
- Director
- Marguerite Duras
- Networks
- Auditel, Cinéma 9
What is The Lorry?
The Lorry is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 76 minutes
- Release date
- May 27, 1977
- Studios
- Auditel, Cinéma 9
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~76 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Auditel, Cinéma 9
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The Lorry is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Auditel, Cinéma 9. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A director and star read a script aloud, turning conversation into cinema.”
- Unique cinematic format
- Intimate insight into characters
- Thought‑provoking commentary on ideology
- Lacks conventional narrative action
- May feel static for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate experimental, dialogue‑driven cinema that blurs film and theater.
The film’s slow, talk‑heavy style and political musings make it suited for mature, patient audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Lorry?
The Lorry was directed by French filmmaker Marguerite Duras.
Which actor appears in the film?
Gérard Depardieu stars as the on‑camera reader opposite Duras.
What is the structure of the film?
It consists of an on‑camera read‑through of a script by the director and actor, with occasional commentary.
Are there traditional scenes or locations?
No, the film contains no action or location shots; it is purely a dialogue reading.
What themes does the film touch on?
The script references an encounter between a hitchhiker and a communist truck driver and includes commentary on the failed ideals of communism.
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