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United States. Language. English. As I Lay Dying is a 2013 American drama film directed and co-written by and starring James Franco, based on William Faulkner 's 1930 novel of the same name. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard Section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
- Tim O'Keefe
Oct 22, 2013 · A movie based on William Faulkner's novel about a family's journey to bury their dead mother. The movie features split screens, southern accents, and poetic dialogue, but may be difficult to understand for some viewers.
- James Franco
- 35
- 1 min
It is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her poor, rural family's quest to honor her wish to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi as well as the motives—noble or selfish—they show on the journey. In the novel's opening chapters, Addie is alive but in ill health.
- William Faulkner
- 1930
- 1930
- Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith
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As I Lay Dying. Based on the classic novel by William Faulkner and starring James Franco, "As I Lay Dying" is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest to honor her last wish to be buried in the nearby town of Jefferson. 213 IMDb 5.3 1 h 49 min 2013. X-Ray R. Drama · Contemplative · Downbeat · Sad.