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Strangulation Blues (1980): Cast

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Strangulation Blues is a 1980 short drama directed by Leos Carax, starring Anne Petit-Lagrange as Colette, Hans Meyer and Éric Frey. It runs 17 minutes.

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Strangulation Blues (1980) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
17 min
Director
Leos Carax
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Strangulation Blues About?

The premise of Strangulation Blues without spoilers.

A night steeped in Parisian atmosphere finds Paul tormented, his thoughts drifting toward strangling Colette because she fails to spark any creative impulse for his camera. At dawn he escapes, convinced that the future belongs to those who rise early, leaving the timing of his decision shrouded in uncertainty.

Strangulation Blues Themes & Keywords

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  • smoking in a car
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  • gunshot
  • watching someone sleep
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Cast & crew

Strangulation Blues Cast & Characters

Anne Petit-Lagrange leads the cast as Colette, with Hans Meyer and Éric Frey. Directed by Leos Carax.

From the director

More from Leos Carax

More films directed by Leos Carax, best-rated first: Annette, Holy Motors, Mauvais Sang and Tokyo!.

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Strangulation Blues Also Known As

Also known as “忧郁的扼杀”.

Also known as
  • 忧郁的扼杀

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FAQ

Strangulation Blues FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Strangulation Blues?

Strangulation Blues runs 17 minutes.

When was Strangulation Blues released?

Strangulation Blues was released in 1980.

Who directed Strangulation Blues?

Strangulation Blues was directed by Leos Carax.

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Who is in the cast of Strangulation Blues?

Strangulation Blues stars Anne Petit-Lagrange as Colette, Hans Meyer and Éric Frey.

Does Strangulation Blues have a post-credit scene?

No. Strangulation Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Strangulation Blues in?

The original language of Strangulation Blues is French.

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