Name: Sisyphus
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-01-29
Duration: 12 min
Cast: Mustapha Aroussi

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In the desert, a man extracts stones from a mountain and breaks them. In his perpetual labour, he meditates upon life and death.

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Directed by: Driss Aroussi
Written by: Driss Aroussi
Produced by: Antonio Magliano

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January 29, 2018 · 12 min · Documentary

Released: January 29, 2018
Runtime: 12 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: French
Also spoken: Arabic
Made in: France

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3 questions, like "Can I half-watch Sisyphus?"

Questions about Sisyphus

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Can I half-watch Sisyphus?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for ambiguity.

Is Sisyphus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (5 of 10) and pathos (3 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sisyphus in English?

FrenchArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic.