The Year 01
The film narrates a utopian abandonment, consensual and festive of the market economy and high productivity. The population decides on a number of resolutions beginning with "We stop everything" and the second "After a total downtime will be revived-reluctantly-that the services and products including lack will prove intolerable. Probably: water to drink, electricity for reading at night, the TSF to say "This is not the end of the world, this is an 01, and now a page of Celestial Mechanics". The implementation of these resolutions is the first day of a new era, Year 01. The Year 01 is emblematic of the challenge of the 1970s and covers such diverse topics as ecology, negation of authority, free love, communal living, rejection of private property and labor.
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About The Year 01
The Year 01 is a 1973 French-language comedy and action film directed by Jacques Doillon. The cast is led by Josiane Balasko, Christian Clavier, Coluche. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
The Year 01 was produced by UZ Productions and Artédis and made in France. It was released on February 22, 1973.
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers
- Gébé
- Release date
- February 22, 1973
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- UZ Productions, Artédis
The Year 01 cast & crew
The Year 01 was directed by Jacques Doillon and written by Gébé.
The cast features Josiane Balasko as A televiewer / The cyclist, Christian Clavier as A debate viewer, Coluche as The office manager, Gérard Depardieu as A traveler who does not take the train, Gébé as The jewelry lover, and Gérard Jugnot as A debate viewer.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean Monsigny and it was produced by Jacques Doillon.
Is The Year 01 worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and action, The Year 01 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Year 01
Josiane Balasko
A televiewer / The cyclist
Christian Clavier
A debate viewer
Coluche
The office manager
Gérard Depardieu
A traveler who does not take the train
Gébé
The jewelry lover
Gérard Jugnot
A debate viewer
Thierry Lhermitte
A debate viewer
Miou-Miou
The woman who wakes up at 6 o'clock
Cabu
A conspirator
Romain Bouteille
The banknote collector
Michel Fano
Professeur Choron
A conspirator
The Year 01 — FAQs
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▸What language is The Year 01 in?
The Year 01 is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Year 01?
The Year 01 runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
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