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Almayer's Folly

NR20122h 8mChantal Akerman
IMDb 7.4

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In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookWoman Director

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What is Almayer's Folly (2012) about?

In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.

Who stars in Almayer's Folly?

Almayer's Folly stars Stanislas Merhar (Almayer), Marc Barbé (Capt. Lingard), Aurora Marion (Nina), Zac Andrianasolo (Daïn), Sakhna Oum (Zahira). The film was directed by Chantal Akerman.

How long is Almayer's Folly?

Almayer's Folly has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated NR.

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Almayer's Folly holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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