Marguerite Duras in La Roquette Prisons

director: Jean Noël Roy

original title: Marguerite Duras à la petite Roquette

country: France

year: 1967

running time: 12 min.

synopsis

Marguerite Duras interviews the only female prison director in France. First, she lets her explain how she became a prison warden. She then talks about her job, the women prisoners, living conditions, authority, punishment and suicide. The seemingly banal conversation escalates and the reporter's attitude gradually borders on aggression.

biography

Jean-Noël Roy (1927–2020) is one of the true pioneers of French television, having worked there since 1951. He is the author or co-author of numerous reports, series, programmes, music broadcasts and TV films. He was also a writer, theatre director and was characterized by a mix of fiction and documentary style. He felt strongly influenced by Abel Gance, with whom he also filmed.

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Jean Noël Roy

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