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Providence (1977)
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Providence (1977)

Drama, Comedy • 1h 50m

Overview

On the eve of his 78th birthday, the ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

Director: Alain Resnais

Best English-Friendly Release

No Blu-ray, potential resto

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #622
2025: #620
2024: #604
2023: #585
2022: #585

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Length

110 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

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Best Video Release
Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #622
2025: #620
2024: #604
2023: #585
2022: #585
Length
110 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 years ago
Contributors

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