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Liberté (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Liberté is a 2020 film directed by Albert Serra, starring Helmut Berger as Duc de Walchen, Lluís Serrat and Montse Triola. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $55,557 worldwide on a $8 million budget. It won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the Gaudí Awards 2020. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$55.6K
awards won
2
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Liberté (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Albert Serra
Original language
Spanish
Budget
$8M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Liberté About?

The premise of Liberté without spoilers.

On the eve of the French Revolution, a group of unconventional individuals and the mysterious Duc de Walchen meet in a Berlin forest. Driven by a desire to challenge societal norms and reject traditional morality, they devise a scheme to propagate libertine philosophies. As the evening progresses, their gathering transforms into a whirlwind of unrestrained desire and increasingly chaotic behavior, blurring the lines between rebellion and indulgence.

Liberté Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • police
  • exclamation point in title
  • mother son relationship
  • statue
  • widow
  • colleague
  • handcuffed
  • handcuffed to a steering wheel
  • wedding ring
  • toilet
  • insurance scam
  • swimming pool
+38 more
  • elevator
  • bus
  • dog
  • restaurant
  • husband wife relationship
  • heist
  • cigarette smoking
  • nightclub
  • talking to oneself
  • jumping into water
  • sea
  • beach
  • kiss
  • tooth
  • blood
  • funfair
  • fire
  • sadomasochism
  • violence
  • innocent man
  • urination
  • bare chested male
  • punctuation in title
  • storytelling
  • telling a story
  • colleague colleague relationship
  • ring
  • throwing away wedding ring
  • learning the truth
  • villa
  • corrupt cop
  • innocent
  • innocent prisoner
  • release from jail
  • public urination
  • smoke
  • slapped in the face
  • headbutt
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Cast & crew

Liberté Cast & Characters

Helmut Berger leads the cast as Duc de Walchen, with Lluís Serrat as Armin and Montse Triola as Madame Montavril. Directed by Albert Serra; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Liberté

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From the director

More from Albert Serra

More films directed by Albert Serra, best-rated first: Afternoons of Solitude, The Death of Louis XIV, Story of My Death and Pacifiction.

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Ratings

Liberté Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Liberté 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 59/100, strongest in art & craft (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (50).

59 /100

Liberté Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Liberté presents a polarizing blend of austere formalism and thematic exploration that divides critical response. Its rigorous cinematography and disciplined production design are lauded by some as visually compelling, while its episodic structure and sparse dialogue generate perceptions of tedium among others. The film’s commitment to probing themes of liberation and repression offers intellectual stimulation but may test viewers’ patience with its deliberate pacing and minimal narrative propulsion. In conclusion, Liberté is a thought-provoking yet demanding work that rewards certain tastes while alienating others.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 70

    In terms of Art & Craft, Liberté exhibits a resolute visual ambition through its stark framing, measured editing, and austere production design. The deliberate cinematography emphasizes a cerebral rigor that some find compelling, while others perceive monotony in its repetitive tableaux. The film’s formal choices provoke reflection on its stylistic boldness rather than conventional narrative coherence. Overall, these elements yield a striking but demanding visual composition.

  • Character & Emotion 63

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, Liberté centers on its intimate portrayals of companionship and restraint between its two leads. The performances convey subtle emotional undercurrents, though the characters’ aloofness and minimal dialogue create distance for some viewers. Instances of genuine rapport counterbalance moments of detachment. Ultimately, the emotional impact hinges on the viewer’s receptiveness to understatement.

  • Story & Flow 55

    In terms of Story & Flow, Liberté adopts a deliberate pace to explore themes of liberation and repression. Its narrative structure unfolds through episodic sequences that underscore thematic inquiry rather than plot propulsion, resulting in moments of intellectual engagement alongside stretches of perceived tedium. The pacing and sparse dramatic arcs may challenge conventional expectations. Overall, the film presents an unconventional but thought-provoking narrative rhythm.

  • Sensory Experience 58

    Regarding the Sensory Experience, Liberté delivers a distinctive auditory and visual atmosphere characterized by an unembellished sound design and a restrained soundtrack. The austere visual style, marked by subdued palettes and static compositions, reinforces the film’s experimental tone, yet some may find it emotionally distant. Contrapuntal sound elements occasionally heighten tension. In sum, the sensory palette is arresting but austere.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    When it comes to Rewatch Factor, Liberté’s provocative imagery and austere style may invite deeper analysis on subsequent viewings. Its thematic complexity and subtle performative nuances offer layers for reinterpretation, but the film’s uncompromising seriousness and episodic monotony could deter repeat viewings. Ultimately, its lasting appeal depends on the viewer’s tolerance for challenging cinema.

Box office

Liberté Box Office & Budget

Liberté grossed $55,557 worldwide on a $8 million budget.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$55.6K

International
$55.6K
Budget
$8M
Awards

Liberté Awards & Nominations

Liberté won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the Gaudí Awards 2020.

2 wins3 nominations1 ceremony

  • Gaudí Awards logo
    Gaudí Awards 2020 2 wins · 3 nominations
    • Won Best Costume Design
    • Won Best Makeup and Hairstyles
    • Nominated Best Non-Catalan Language Film
Videos

Liberté Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Liberté (official trailer)
  • Clip LIBERTÉ Clip | TIFF 2019
Details

Liberté Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Liberty” and “Ελευθερία”.

Also known as
  • Liberty
  • Ελευθερία
  • リベルテ
  • 我就蕩
  • Özgürlük
  • Svoboda
  • Свобода
  • Liberte
  • 리베르테
  • 프리덤
  • 리베르떼
  • 自由

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FAQ

Liberté FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Liberté, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Liberté?

Liberté runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Liberté released?

Liberté was released on May 1, 2020.

Who directed Liberté?

Liberté was directed by Albert Serra.

More films by Albert Serra

Who is in the cast of Liberté?

Liberté stars Helmut Berger as Duc de Walchen, Lluís Serrat as Armin and Montse Triola as Madame Montavril, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Liberté make at the box office?

Liberté grossed $55,557 worldwide on a budget of $8 million.

How is Liberté rated?

Liberté has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

What awards did Liberté win?

Liberté won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the Gaudí Awards 2020.

Does Liberté have a post-credit scene?

No. Liberté has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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