Zénon the Rebel (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Zénon the Rebel is a documentary film directed by Françoise Levie, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Zénon is the hero of “The Abyss”, the famous novel by Marguerite Yourcenar published in 1968. He is also the main character in André Delvaux’s film, played by Gian Maria Volonte, for the movie adaptation of the same book in 1988. But what does Zénon represent for us today, and what has become of him? How can this entirely fictional philosopher, doctor, alchemist and inventor from the Renaissance help us understand the era in which he lived as well as our own in these uncertain times? This is what this documentary sets out to do.
Who’s in it. Zénon the Rebel stars Johan Leysen as Self, Marie-Christine Barrault as Self - Narrator, Marguerite Yourcenar as Self (archive footage) and André Delvaux as Self (archive footage), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zénon the Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zénon the Rebel 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 Zénon the Rebel (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zénon the Rebel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Zénon the Rebel?
- Zénon the Rebel stars Johan Leysen, Marie-Christine Barrault, Marguerite Yourcenar, André Delvaux and Gian Maria Volonté.