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The Big Departure (1972)

Movie ★ 6.0 71 min

Drama Fantasy

This is the only feature directed by the famed French painter and sculptor Martial Raysse. In keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time, the movie has no plot to speak of and appears to have been largely made up on the spot. We follow the cat man into a bizarre fantasy universe presented in negative exposure that reverses color values (black is white and vice versa) and written words. The cat man steals a car and then picks up a young girl he promises to take to “Heaven.” Heaven turns out to be a country chateau inhabited by several more animal mask wearing weirdoes...

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 1972
Runtime
71 min
IMDb
tt0068656
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Language
Studio
Sunchild Productions

Themes

Cast

Sterling Hayden Sterling Hayden M. Nature / The Leader Anne Wiazemsky Anne Wiazemsky Mona Lisa Gilles Raysse Caïn Lucienne Hamon Lucienne Hamon Mme Nature Alexandre Raysse Innocence Jackie Raynal Jackie Raynal Sterling Hayden's Wife Okacha Touita Okacha Touita

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Departure about?
This is the only feature directed by the famed French painter and sculptor Martial Raysse. In keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time, the movie has no plot to speak of and appears to have been largely made up on the spot. We follow the cat man into a bizarre fantasy universe presented in negative exposure that reverses color values (black is white and vice versa) and written words. The cat man steals a car and then picks up a young girl he promises to take to “Heaven.” Heaven turns out to be a country chateau inhabited by several more animal mask wearing weirdoes...
Who directed The Big Departure?
The Big Departure was directed by Martial Raysse.
Who stars in The Big Departure?
The Big Departure stars Sterling Hayden, Anne Wiazemsky, Gilles Raysse, Lucienne Hamon.
When was The Big Departure released?
The Big Departure is a 1972 drama, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Big Departure?
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