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Short animated film

Monsieur Tête (1959): Cast

Monsieur Tête (1959) movie poster

Monsieur Tête is a 1959 short animated film directed by Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel, starring Eugène Ionesco as Narrator. It runs 13 minutes.

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Monsieur Tête (1959) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
13 min
Directors
Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel
Genre
Animation
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Monsieur Tête About?

The premise of Monsieur Tête without spoilers.

An ordinary bureaucrat named Monsieur Tête grows increasingly rebellious toward the world and the assumptions of those around him. His marginal, defiant behavior ultimately leads to his head being shattered—a fate that, in this absurd tale, befalls everyone else as well.

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Cast & crew

Monsieur Tête Cast & Characters

Eugène Ionesco plays Narrator in Monsieur Tête. Directed by Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel.

From the directors

More from Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel

More films directed by Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel: Wyspa R.O., Ubu and the Great Gidouille, Adam 2 and La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession.

Details

Monsieur Tête Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “L'horrible, bizarre et incroyable aventure de Monsieur Tête” and “Geschichte eines Kopfes”.

Also known as
  • L'horrible, bizarre et incroyable aventure de Monsieur Tête
  • Geschichte eines Kopfes

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FAQ

Monsieur Tête FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Monsieur Tête, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Monsieur Tête?

Monsieur Tête runs 13 minutes.

When was Monsieur Tête released?

Monsieur Tête was released in 1959.

Who directed Monsieur Tête?

Monsieur Tête was directed by Jan Lenica and Henri Gruel.

More films by Jan Lenica

Who is in the cast of Monsieur Tête?

Monsieur Tête stars Eugène Ionesco as Narrator.

Does Monsieur Tête have a post-credit scene?

No. Monsieur Tête has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Monsieur Tête in?

The original language of Monsieur Tête is French.

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