Cities of the Plain
6.5
8 votes
2000
1h 45m
Drama
Documentary
Overview
The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.
Directed by Robert Kramer
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
April 9, 2000
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
French
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