Cities of the Plain
Apr 09, 2000 · 1h 45m
Director
Robert KramerOverview
The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.
Cast of Cities of the Plain
Crew of Cities of the Plain
Robert KramerDirector, Writer
Richard CopansProducer
Claude GuisardProducer- Hervé DurandDirector of Photography, Assistant Director
- Rémi HierniauxEditor
- Catherine DroubaixCo-Producer
- Alain FleischerCo-Producer
- François HersCo-Producer
- Christian LamarcheCo-Producer
- Catia RiccaboniCo-Producer
- Martine VioletCo-Producer
- Barre PhillipsMusic
- Françoise BurauxProduction Manager
- Eric CastanetProduction Manager
Julien CloquetSound- Éric AlirolGaffer
About Cities of the Plain
What is Cities of the Plain about?
The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon…
When was Cities of the Plain released?
Cities of the Plain was released on April 9, 2000.
How long is Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who directed Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain was directed by Robert Kramer.
Who is in the cast of Cities of the Plain?
The cast of Cities of the Plain includes Ben (Ben), Amélie Desrumeaux (Amélie), Bernard Trolet (Ben, vieil homme), Nathalie Sarles (Coralie) and Lahcene Aouiti (Ben, jeune homme).