The Song of Styrene
Seen it?1958 | 13 min | Documentary, Animation
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at animation lovers and anyone who likes learning something new. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. Shelve it next to Night and Fog.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 13 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Le chant du Styrène is a 1958 French documentary film directed by Alain Resnais. The film was an order by French industrial group Pechiney to highlight the merits of plastics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 957 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Resnais
- Pierre DuxNarrator (voice)
- Sacha ViernyThe worker