The Man Who Sleeps
| The Man Who Sleeps | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Georges Perec Bernard Queysanne |
| Screenplay by | Georges Perec |
| Based on |
A Man Asleep by Georges Perec |
| Starring | Jacques Spiesser |
| Narrated by | Ludmila Mikael |
Release dates | 1974 |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
The Man Who Sleeps (French: Un homme qui dort) is a 1974 French drama film directed by Bernard Queysanne and Georges Perec, based on Perec's 1967 novel A Man Asleep. It uses a second-person narrative. The story deals with a young student (Jacques Speisser) and his alienation as he wanders the streets of Paris. His inner musings are narrated in the form of an unwritten diary by Ludmila Mikael. The protagonist remains silent throughout the film. The film won the Prix Jean Vigo in 1974.