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2 x 50 Years of French Cinema is a 1995 documentary directed by Anne-Marie Miéville, starring Michel Piccoli and Jean-Luc Godard. It runs 51 minutes.

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2 x 50 Years of French Cinema (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
Studio
BFI
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema About?

The premise of 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema without spoilers.

At a lakeside hotel, Michel Piccoli and Jean‑Luc Godard debate the centennial of cinema. Godard argues that celebrating a film birthday seems pointless when the medium’s history is largely forgotten. Over the course of Piccoli’s stay, he puts Godard’s hypothesis to the test, exploring whether the forgotten past can be revived.

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Cast & crew

2 x 50 Years of French Cinema Cast

Michel Piccoli leads the cast, with Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Anne-Marie Miéville.

From the director

More from Anne-Marie Miéville

More films directed by Anne-Marie Miéville: Sang titre, Liberty and Homeland, We’re All Still Here and Lou Didn’t Say No.

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2 x 50 Years of French Cinema Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “2 x 50 ans de cinéma français” and “A Century of French Cinema”.

Also known as
  • 2 x 50 ans de cinéma français
  • A Century of French Cinema
  • 2 x 50 Jahre französisches Kino
  • 2 x 50 años de cine francés

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2 x 50 Years of French Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema?

2 x 50 Years of French Cinema runs 51 minutes.

When was 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema released?

2 x 50 Years of French Cinema was released on May 26, 1995.

Who directed 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema?

2 x 50 Years of French Cinema was directed by Anne-Marie Miéville.

More films by Anne-Marie Miéville

Who is in the cast of 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema?

2 x 50 Years of French Cinema stars Michel Piccoli and Jean-Luc Godard.

Does 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema in?

The original language of 2 x 50 Years of French Cinema is French.

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