Alone (1981): Cast
Alone is a 1981 drama directed by Francis Reusser, starring Niels Arestrup as Jean, Christine Boisson and Michael Lonsdale. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
French - Studio
- RSI
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alone About?
The premise of Alone without spoilers.
Jean, haunted by his mother’s early death and a lost childhood, finds photos that inspire an imagined lover. He names her and waits for her while starting a real affair with Carole, concealing his fantasy. The childless couple who introduce Carole split, highlighting childhood’s influence. When Carole learns the phantom woman isn’t real, Jean’s illusion collapses, leading to a symbolic, emotionally charged climax.
Alone Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- disillusionment
- young man
- male protagonist
- disorientation
- male body
- loneliness
- existential loneliness
- photo booth
- young woman
- self discovery
- identity
- couple
+28 more Show fewer
- guilt complex
- female protagonist
- french speaking
- seducive desire
- philosophy
- swiss alps
- mother obsession
- reference to sigmund freud
- wanderer
- bourgeois family
- meadow
- land of the green grass
- destiny
- french swiss
- swiss countryside
- ambiguity
- alone
- swiss cinema
- mourning
- grief
- despair
- filmmaker
- nonlinear timeline
- search for the meaning of life
- anti hero
- 35mm
- bare chested male
- young
Alone Cast & Characters
Niels Arestrup leads the cast as Jean, with Christine Boisson as Carole and Michael Lonsdale as Ludovic. Directed by Francis Reusser; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francis Reusser
-
Niels Arestrup as Jean - Christine Boisson as Carole
-
Michael Lonsdale as Ludovic -
Bulle Ogier as Lucienne
Seen Alone?
Movies Like Alone
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alone, Alone and Alone with Her.
Alone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alone?
Alone runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Alone released?
Alone was released on May 23, 1981.
Who directed Alone?
Alone was directed by Francis Reusser.
More films by Francis Reusser Who is in the cast of Alone?
Alone stars Niels Arestrup as Jean, Christine Boisson as Carole and Michael Lonsdale as Ludovic, among 4 credited actors.
Does Alone have a post-credit scene?
No. Alone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alone in?
The original language of Alone is French.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
