Le Théâtre National Populaire (1956)
The T.N.P., the Théâtre National Populaire, an important experimental theater directed by Jean Vilar. Franju combines sequences from theatrical performances with documentary images, creating links and confrontations between theater and the real world.
Director: Georges Franju
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Jean Vilar as Self |
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Jean Topart as Self |
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Gérard Philipe as Self |
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Marc Cassot as Narrator (voice) |
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Georges Wilson as Self |
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María Casares as Self |
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Monique Chaumette as Self |
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Silvia Monfort as Self |
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Daniel Sorano as Self |
| Directing | Georges Franju | Director |
| Crew | Georges Franju | Script |
| Writing | Jean Vilar | Writer |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Marcel Fradetal | Cinematography |
| Editing | Suzanne Sandberg | Editor |