What is Weekend?
Weekend is a 1967 postmodern black comedy written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Based on the short story La autopista del Sur by Julio Cortázar, the film follows a trip to the countryside that transforms into a nightmare of traffic jams, revolution, cannibalism, and murder.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 29, 1967
- Studios
- Cinecidi, Comacico, Les Films Copernic
- Genres
- Comedy
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Weekend is a 1967 postmodern black comedy written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Based on the short story La autopista del Sur by Julio Cortázar, the film follows a trip to the countryside that transforms into a nightmare of traffic jams, revolution, cannibalism, and murder.
The film serves as a critique of French bourgeois society, depicting its collapse under the weight of consumer preoccupations. It features performances by French TV stars Mireille Darc and Jean Yanne.
Should you watch it?
“A countryside trip devolves into a nightmare of traffic jams, revolution, and societal collapse.”
- Directed by Jean-Luc Godard
- Based on a Julio Cortázar short story
- Features stars Mireille Darc and Jean Yanne
- The plot involves cannibalism and murder
Watch it if you are interested in a postmodern black comedy about the collapse of French bourgeois society.
The film is a black comedy with a tone involving revolution and murder.
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Who directed the film Weekend?
The film was written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
It depicts a weekend trip to the countryside that turns into a nightmare of traffic jams and societal collapse.
Is this film based on existing literature?
Yes, it is based on the short story La autopista del Sur by Julio Cortázar.
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