The Cage (1963)

- Original title
- La Cage
- Directed by
- Robert Darène
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb

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How it feels
A man is trapped inside a cage and must deal with the psychological pressure of his confinement. The film follows his struggle to maintain his sanity and find a way out.
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What happens
The Cage (French: La Cage) is a 1963 French film directed by Robert Darène. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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