If I Had Four Dromedaries (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1966, If I Had Four Dromedaries is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 49 minutes.

What it’s about. Composed entirely of still photographs shot by Marker himself over the course of his restless travel through twenty-six countries, If I Had Four Dromedaries stages a probing, at times agitated, search for the meanings of the photographic image, in the form of an extended voiceover conversation and debate between the "amateur photographer" credited with the images and two of his colleagues. Anticipating later writings by Roland Barthes and Susan Sontag (who professed her admiration for the film) If I Had Four Dromedaries reveals Marker's instinctual understanding of the secret rapport between still and moving image.

Who’s in it. If I Had Four Dromedaries stars Pierre Vaneck as Récitant (voice), Nicolas Youmatoff as Récitant (voice) and Catherine Le Couey as Récitante (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, If I Had Four Dromedaries has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If I Had Four Dromedaries page.

If you liked it. Fans of If I Had Four Dromedaries tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Where can I watch If I Had Four Dromedaries (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for If I Had Four Dromedaries change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is If I Had Four Dromedaries worth watching?
If I Had Four Dromedaries holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in If I Had Four Dromedaries?
If I Had Four Dromedaries stars Pierre Vaneck, Nicolas Youmatoff and Catherine Le Couey.
When was If I Had Four Dromedaries released?
If I Had Four Dromedaries was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.