Ulysse (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1983, Ulysse is a documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 22 minutes.

What it’s about. At the sea shore, a goat, a child, and a naked man. This is a photograph taken in 1954 by Agnès Varda. The goat was dead, the child was named Ulysses, and the man was naked. Starting from this frozen image, the film explores the real and the imaginary.

Who’s in it. Ulysse stars Agnès Varda as Self - Interviewer / Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Fouli Elia as Self, Ulysse Llorca as Self and Mathieu Demy as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ulysse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ulysse page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ulysse (1983)?
In US, Ulysse is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ulysse worth watching?
Ulysse holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ulysse?
Ulysse stars Agnès Varda, Fouli Elia, Ulysse Llorca, Mathieu Demy and Charles de Gaulle.
When was Ulysse released?
Ulysse was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.