Sans Soleil
“He wrote me...”
A woman narrates the thoughts of a world traveler, meditations on time and memory expressed in words and images from places as far-flung as Japan, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, and San Francisco.
Where to watch Sans Soleil in United States
Can I watch Sans Soleil in United States? Yes — you can stream Sans Soleil in United States on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and DocAlliance Films, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films.
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Criterion Channel
DocAlliance Films
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Where is Sans Soleil streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films | Fandango At Home, DocAlliance Films |
| India | MUBI, DocAlliance Films, MUBI Amazon Channel | DocAlliance Films |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| France | INA madelen, MUBI, DocAlliance Films, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Sooner, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, DocAlliance Films, MUBI Amazon Channel | DocAlliance Films |
| South Korea | DocAlliance Films, MUBI | DocAlliance Films |
About Sans Soleil
Sans Soleil is a 1983 French-language documentary film directed by Chris Marker. The cast is led by Florence Delay, Amílcar Cabral, Arielle Dombasle. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films.
Sans Soleil was produced by Argos films and made in France. It was released on March 2, 1983, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Writers
- Chris Marker
- Release date
- March 2, 1983
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Argos films
Sans Soleil cast & crew
Sans Soleil was directed by Chris Marker and written by Chris Marker.
The cast features Florence Delay as Narrator (voice), Amílcar Cabral as Self (archive footage), Arielle Dombasle as Self, Bin Akao as Self (uncredited), David Coverdale as Self / Deep Purple Singer (uncredited), and Chris Marker as Self (uncredited).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Chris Marker and it was produced by Anatole Dauman.
Is Sans Soleil worth watching?
Sans Soleil holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 274 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Sans Soleil is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sans Soleil
In United States, you can stream Sans Soleil on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and DocAlliance Films, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sans Soleil
Florence Delay
Narrator (voice)
Amílcar Cabral
Self (archive footage)
Arielle Dombasle
Self
Bin Akao
Self (uncredited)
David Coverdale
Self / Deep Purple Singer (uncredited)
Chris Marker
Self (uncredited)
Alexandra Stewart
Narrator (voice)
Sans Soleil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sans Soleil in United States?
Sans Soleil is streaming on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films in United States.
▸Is Sans Soleil on Kanopy?
Yes — Sans Soleil is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Sans Soleil in?
Sans Soleil is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sans Soleil?
Sans Soleil runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Sans Soleil rated?
Sans Soleil is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 274 ratings.
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