Against Oblivion (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Against Oblivion is a drama and documentary film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Contre l'Oubli (Against Oblivion) is a compilation of 30 French filmmakers, Alain Resnais and Jean Luc Godard among them, who use film to make a plea on behalf of a political prisoner. Jean Luc Godard and Anne Marie Mieville's film concerns the plight of Thomas Wanggai, West Papuan activist who has since died in prison. The short films were commissioned by Amnesty International.
Who’s in it. Against Oblivion stars Paul Amar as Self, Robert Badinter as Self, Guy Bedos as Self and Jane Birkin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Against Oblivion 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 Against Oblivion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against Oblivion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against Oblivion (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Against Oblivion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Against Oblivion worth watching?
- Against Oblivion holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Against Oblivion?
- Against Oblivion stars Paul Amar, Robert Badinter, Guy Bedos, Jane Birkin and Carole Bouquet.
- When was Against Oblivion released?
- Against Oblivion was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.