The Departure (1967)

6.493 minDirector: Jerzy Skolimowski

1967 Belgian film

Le Départ is a 1967 Belgian comedy film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. It stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as a car-obsessed young man trying to get possession of a Porsche for a race. The film won the Golden Bear at the 17th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

In several English-speaking countries, it has been released under the title The Departure.

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What is The Departure about?
The Departure (1967) — A fast-paced comedy about a young Belgian car nut and hairdresser's apprentice, his girlfriend, and their legal and illegal attempts to get a Porsche under him for his nearing debut race.
Is The Departure based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Departure scary?
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