Marguerite as She Was (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Marguerite as She Was is a documentary film directed by Dominique Auvray, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. On June 3, 1991, Marguerite Duras gave me her last published work, "The North China Lover", autographed for the first time. She wrote: "For my friend Dominique Auvray, in memory of a wonder of wonders: a still recent past, when we worked together in the cinema". This is a portrait of her as she was cheerful and serious, authentic and provocative, considerate and categorical, but first and foremost young and free.
Who’s in it. Marguerite as She Was stars Jeanne Balibar as Narration, Marguerite Duras as Herself (archive) and Jean-Luc Godard.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Marguerite as She Was has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marguerite as She Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marguerite as She Was tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marguerite as She Was (2003)?
- In US, Marguerite as She Was is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marguerite as She Was worth watching?
- Marguerite as She Was holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marguerite as She Was?
- Marguerite as She Was stars Jeanne Balibar, Marguerite Duras and Jean-Luc Godard.
- When was Marguerite as She Was released?
- Marguerite as She Was was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.