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How Proust Can Change Your Life

How Proust Can Change Your Life

A docu-drama portrait of the early-20th-century French author Marcel Proust, based on Alain de Botton's updated analysis of his work as a modern-day self-help guide. Ralph Fiennes plays Proust, with Phyllida Law and Donald Sinden as his contemporaries, while commentators including de Botton, Louis de Bernières and Doris Lessing explain their enthusiasm for his work.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How Proust Can Change Your Life
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2000-03-19
  • Runtime: 58 minutes
  • Rating: 4.667/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shaftesbury Productions, BBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3438
  • Languages: English, French

Cast & Crew

Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal

as The Narrator

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

as Marcel Proust

Phyllida Law

Phyllida Law

as Virginia Woolf

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

as Duc d'Albufera

Phelim Drew

Phelim Drew

as James Joyce

Richard Blackford

Richard Blackford

as Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld

Lily Bevan

Lily Bevan

as Celeste Albaret

Katherine Porter

Katherine Porter

as Anna de Noailles

Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton

as Self

Louis de Bernières

Louis de Bernières

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or booksocial lifenovelistparisianself expressionbedriddensocial classlife lessonsfrench writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How Proust Can Change Your Life?

How Proust Can Change Your Life is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2000-03-19.

Who are the main actors in How Proust Can Change Your Life?

The main cast includes Felicity Kendal, Ralph Fiennes, Phyllida Law, Donald Sinden, Phelim Drew, .

Where can I watch How Proust Can Change Your Life online?

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Is How Proust Can Change Your Life based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of How Proust Can Change Your Life?

How Proust Can Change Your Life has an IMDb rating of 4.667/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How Proust Can Change Your Life?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How Proust Can Change Your Life?

The soundtrack was composed by Shaftesbury Productions, BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How Proust Can Change Your Life filmed?

How Proust Can Change Your Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How Proust Can Change Your Life?

The total runtime of How Proust Can Change Your Life is 58 minutes.

Is How Proust Can Change Your Life suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How Proust Can Change Your Life?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How Proust Can Change Your Life.

Does How Proust Can Change Your Life have a post-credit scene?

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