In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
Directed by Chantal Akerman
based on novel or book
woman director
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Cast
Stanislas Merhar
Almayer
Marc Barbé
Capt. Lingard
Aurora Marion
Nina
Crew
Chantal Akerman
Director
Chantal Akerman
Writer
Patrick Quinet
Producer
Chantal Akerman
Producer
Joseph Conrad
Novel
Popular Reviews
7 reviews
Robyn
9.7★ · 08/15/25
this is my second favourite film from 2011 that opens with tristan and isolde
this is my second favourite film from 2011 that opens with tristan and isolde
polina
7.0★ · 06/06/25
happy birthday to my favourite director and biggest inspiration. Chantal had such a beautiful soul, and she’s a very important person for me. her approach to cinema, her words about it, and the cinematic language in general are often referred to by me. My passion for films and desire to be a director are all thanks to 'Les Rendez-vous d'Anna'. before this one, I didn't look at cinema the way I look at it now. I don't think I can love anything more in my life. and her contribution to the realistic representation of women in art is something I will always be grateful for. > speaking of ‘La Folie Almayer’, the plot wasn't that captivating for me. however, this may be the film that I'll rewatch after a while and see more for myself. It's interesting to observe the more delicate and subtle nature of Akerman's later works. they're also more interested in the destructive male perspective. and I couldn't help but think of a comparison to ‘La Captive’ which features the same actor. Aurora Marion is quite charming.
happy birthday to my favourite director and biggest inspiration. Chantal had such a beautiful soul, and she’s a very important person for me. her approach to cinema, her words about it, and the cinematic language in general are often referred to by me. My passion for films and desire to be a director are all thanks to 'Les Rendez-vous d'Anna'. before this one, I didn't look at cinema the way I look at it now. I don't think I can love anything more in my life. and her contribution to the realistic representation of women in art is something I will always be grateful for. > speaking of ‘La Folie Almayer’, the plot wasn't that captivating for me. however, this may be the film that I'll rewatch after a while and see more for myself. It's interesting to observe the more delicate and subtle nature of Akerman's later works. they're also more interested in the destructive male perspective. and I couldn't help but think of a comparison to ‘La Captive’ which features the same actor. Aurora Marion is quite charming.
cyrian
4.9★ · 04/26/25
le tout début est trop cool et y’a vrmt des belles images mais l’histoire jsp j’me le suis vrmt pas pris
le tout début est trop cool et y’a vrmt des belles images mais l’histoire jsp j’me le suis vrmt pas pris
