L'Exote movie poster

L'Exote

January 1, 1991

Originally released in 1991. L'Exote is a feature film. directed by Raúl Ruiz.

Starring Hercli Bundi, Albert Blanc, and Elisabeth Blanc

Synopsis

A man loses his senses one by one. First he loses the instinct to own property, then his balance - so he can no longer walk - then his sight, then his touch... At the same time, he wants to go to China and become an "exote": a person who finds that the most exotic of countries is the one in which he was born. Based on Étienne Bonnot de Condillac's “Traité des sensations“ and Victor Segalen's “Essai sur l'exotisme“.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1991 35 years ago
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Language French Original language
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Country Switzerland + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • La Fémis
  • École Cantonale d'Art de Lausanne

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L'Exote about?

A man loses his senses one by one. First he loses the instinct to own property, then his balance - so he can no longer walk - then his sight, then his touch... At the same time, he wants to go to C...

Who directed L'Exote?

L'Exote was directed by Raúl Ruiz.

When was L'Exote released?

L'Exote was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in L'Exote?

The main cast of L'Exote includes Hercli Bundi, Albert Blanc, Elisabeth Blanc.