The short film that inspired Terry Gilliam's "Twelve Monkeys" (1995). A man travels through time, to his life before World War III, guided by his persistent memories of the past. The story is thoroughly narrated, almost completely made of still greyscale images.
La Jetée (1962)
A man's obsession with an image of his past
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
Top Cast
Jean Négroni
Narrator (voice)
Hélène Chatelain
Davos Hanich
Jacques Ledoux
André Heinrich
Jacques Branchu
Pierre Joffroy
Étienne Becker
Philbert von Lifchitz
Ligia Branice
Janine Klein
William Klein
Germano Facetti
Reviews
This French short film, made in 1962 at the height of the Cold War, tells the story of an unnamed man who travels through time looking for help for the destroyed city of Paris. It served as the basis for "Twelve Monkeys," and, I theorize, may have kick started the central idea in "The Time Traveler's Wife." Translated as "The Pier," the film opens on a Parisian airport pier, where people can watch planes take off…
FAQ about La Jetée
What is La Jetée about?
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
When was La Jetée released?
La Jetée was released in 1962.
What genres does La Jetée belong to?
La Jetée is categorised as Drama, Romance, Science Fiction.
Who stars in La Jetée?
The cast of La Jetée includes Jean Négroni, Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux, André Heinrich.