Principal cast
Michel Simon as Père Jules, Dita Parlo as Juliette, Jean Dasté as Jean, Gilles Margaritis as Peddler, and Louis Lefebvre as Cabin Boy
About the film
L'Atalante at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1934 film at stop 121 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Key craft credits
Boris Kaufman (director of photography), Louis Chavance (editor), Maurice Jaubert (original music composer), Albert Riéra (screenplay), and Jean Guinée (screenplay)
- Director
- Jean Vigo
- Release
- 1934-04-24
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, and Romance
- Country
- France
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
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Before you watch
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After the film
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