Almayer's Folly (2012)

Drama

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.

Release Date: January 25, 2012
Runtime: 2h 8m
Rating: 6.8/10 (27 votes)

Director: Chantal Akerman

Cast: Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion, Zac Andrianasolo, Sakhna Oum, Solida Chan, Sun Yucheng, Bunthang Khim

Production: Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Belgacom, Paradise Films, Canal+

based on novel or book woman director

Revenue: $0M

Full Cast (9 people)

Stanislas Merhar as Almayer
Marc Barbé as Capt. Lingard
Aurora Marion as Nina
Zac Andrianasolo as Daïn
Sakhna Oum as Zahira
Solida Chan as Chen
Sun Yucheng as Capitaine Tom Li
Bunthang Khim as Ali
Fergus Rees as Sub Lieutenant

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Almayer's Folly

Almayer's Folly

Almayer's Folly

Almayer's Folly

Almayer's Folly

128 min

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.

128 min

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.

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Production Info

Original LanguageFrench

Revenue$7,876

Release Date1/25/2012

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Production Companies

Artémis Productions

Liaison Cinématographique

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Cast

Stanislas Merhar

as Almayer

Marc Barbé

as Capt. Lingard

Aurora Marion

as Nina

ZA

Zac Andrianasolo

as Daïn

SO

Sakhna Oum

as Zahira

SC

Solida Chan

as Chen

SY

Sun Yucheng

as Capitaine Tom Li

BK

Bunthang Khim

as Ali

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What is Almayer's Folly 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 tormen…

How long is Almayer's Folly?▾

2h 8m

When was Almayer's Folly released?▾

January 25, 2012

Who directed Almayer's Folly?▾

Chantal Akerman

Who stars in Almayer's Folly?▾

Stanislas Merhar, Marc Barbé, Aurora Marion

What genre is Almayer's Folly?▾

Drama

Is Almayer's Folly available to stream?▾

Yes, on OVID