Series·1971·NR·1 season

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Following the May 1968 civil unrest in France, two theater groups rehearse plays by Aeschylus while two solitary individuals wander the Parisian streets hustling the populace for cash.

Created by Jacques Rivette

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From Lili to ThomasE1 · 90 min

Rivette instantly establishes his playful, no-rules reality as two theater troupes rehearse avant-garde versions of Aeschylus plays climaxing in an epic, hypnotic warm-up exercise that unfolds like a primal, clothed orgy. We are introduced to a deadpan, deaf-mute busker and Frédérique, a wayward young con artist.

From Thomas to FrédériqueE2 · 110 min

The outlines of a conspiracy begin to emerge as the busker begins receiving cryptic letters with references to Balzac and Lewis Carroll’s 'The Hunting of the Snark'. Meanwhile, rehearsals take an unsettling turn.

From Frédérique to SarahE3 · 108 min

The mystery of the enigmatic notes deepens as the busker learns about their connection to Balzac’s 'History of the Thirteen'. Elsewhere, tensions flare up at rehearsals.

From Sarah to ColinE4 · 106 min

The various strands of the story begin to intersect. The busker continues on his quest to uncover the source of the cryptic letters, while Frédérique is also inadvertently drawn into the conspiracy. Games—cops and robbers, chess, and cons—abound.

From Colin to PaulineE5 · 89 min

Frédérique finds that blackmail doesn’t pay as she crosses paths with the busker who is now in love with Pauline—or is it Emilie? Meanwhile, a wild goose chase through Paris ensues when one of the productions is fleeced out of money.

From Pauline to EmilieE6 · 101 min

Maps, symbols, codes, card games, and double meanings: the intrigue starts to accelerate.

From Emilie to LucieE7 · 98 min

Cracks in the conspiracy begin to appear and things really start to get confusing.

From Lucie to MarieE8 · 73 min

And then the narrative implodes...

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Cast

12 credited

Michèle Moretti
Michèle MorettiLili
Michael Lonsdale
Michael LonsdaleThomas
Juliet Berto
Juliet BertoFrédérique
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre LéaudColin
Bulle Ogier
Bulle OgierPauline / Emilie
Françoise Fabian
Françoise FabianLucie
Hermine Karagheuz
Hermine KaragheuzMarie
Sylvain Corthay
Sylvain CorthayAchille
Karen Puig
Karen PuigElaine
Pierre Baillot
Pierre BaillotQuentin
Marcel Bozonnet
Marcel BozonnetNicolas / Arsenal / Papa / Théo
Bernadette Onfroy
Bernadette OnfroyBergamotte

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