The Big Departure
Nov 15, 1972 · 1h 11m
Director
Martial RaysseOverview
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...
Cast of The Big Departure
Crew of The Big Departure
About The Big Departure
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…
When was The Big Departure released?
The Big Departure was released on November 15, 1972.
How long is The Big Departure?
The Big Departure runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
Who directed The Big Departure?
The Big Departure was directed by Martial Raysse.
Who is in the cast of The Big Departure?
The cast of The Big Departure includes Sterling Hayden (M. Nature / The Leader), Anne Wiazemsky (Mona Lisa), Gilles Raysse (Caïn), Lucienne Hamon (Mme Nature) and Alexandre Raysse (Innocence).