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Providence (1977) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1977 · 110 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Alain Resnais
- Starring
- Ellen Burstyn, David Warner, John Gielgud, Elaine Stritch, Peter Arne, Denis Lawson
A movie of rare intelligence, it follows the ailing, alcoholic author Clive Langham on the eve of his 78th birthday as he endures a sleepless, painful night. He mentally drafts and redrafts scenes for a novel, turning members of his own family into fictional figures shaped by his fantasies, memories, and his sharp, caustic commentary on their behavior.
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