The_Plague_(1992_film)

<i>The Plague</i> (1992 film)

The Plague (1992 film)

1992 Argentine film

The Plague (original title: La Peste) is a 1992 Argentine-French-British drama film written and directed by Luis Puenzo and starring William Hurt, Sandrine Bonnaire, Robert Duvall and Raul Julia. It is based on the novel La Peste by Albert Camus. It entered the competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.[1][2]

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Plot

Set in the 1990s (Camus's novel was set in 1940s), 'The Plague' tells the story of Dr. Bernard Rieux. The film takes place in the city of Oran, where several cases of plague have been recorded. At first, the authorities want to hide the disease from the population, but the news ends up reaching the citizens. Oran is in quarantine and the army surrounds the entire city, preventing anyone from getting in or getting out.

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References

  1. [1]
    Lisa Nesselson (September 1, 1992). "Review: 'The Plague'". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Venezia, Libertà Per Gli Autori". La Repubblica. July 31, 1992. Retrieved 29 April 2014.


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