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Sans soleil (Sunless) (2002)

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Based on letters from a globe-trotting cameraman, this is a literate, rueful and humorous meditation on the quality of life on earth.

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Documentary, Art House & International, Special Interest

Directed By: Chris Marker

Written By: Chris Marker

In Theaters: Feb 1, 1983 Wide

On DVD: Jun 16, 1993

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Critic Reviews for Sans soleil (Sunless)

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (1) | DVD (10)

Unforgettable movie.

November 21, 2003 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Jonathan Curiel

San Francisco Chronicle

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This needs to be on your shelf, whether you picked up the 2007 DVD or you're eyeballing this one. Maybe you were waiting for Marker's low-tech genius to be reproduced in high-def. It was worth it the wait.

February 7, 2012 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Jaime N. Christley

Slant Magazine

Sans soleil is more intuitive than rational, and that makes it a singular, overpowering experience.

September 12, 2007 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Criterion has entered the zone. But here's to hoping they can expand through time and space to bring some of Marker's less famed works to Region 1.

June 23, 2007 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

There's little chance such a bizarre thinking man's film will have a wide appeal, but for those it reaches this is a one of a kind masterpiece.

June 12, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Sans Soleil makes up a tapestry of memories that questions the entire nature of memory, while celebrating that of cinema.

November 21, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

For masochists only.

October 2, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Phil Hall

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Incredibly bizarre way to present a documentary, but it's very effective. It's almost as if the film itself had ADHD and was constantly switching topics and moving around in order to stay entertained. There are some great shots of Japan and I actually feel like I learned a tremendous amount about the culture.

March 2, 2010