Cities of the Plain

The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.

Cast

Ben Ben

Amélie Desrumeaux Amélie

Bernard Trolet Ben, vieil homme

Nathalie Sarles Coralie

Lahcene Aouiti Ben, jeune homme

Erika Kramer La mère

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