Sans Soleil is a French documentary film directed by Chris Marker. The film takes the form of a travelogue narrated by a woman, whose thoughts are expressed through letters that she receives from a fictionalized version of the filmmaker. The film is a meditation on time, memory, and the human condition, as the narrator reflects on her travels to various parts of the world.
Through a series of vignettes, the film explores themes such as the transience of memory, cultural identity, and the impact of modernity on traditional ways of life. For example, the film shows footage of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and juxtaposes it with scenes of modern Tokyo, highlighting the contrast between old and new.
The film also features footage of Guinea-Bissau during the country's struggle for independence, as well as an exploration of Icelandic folklore and the country's unique landscape. Ultimately, the film is a poetic and philosophical rumination on the nature of humanity and the way we experience the world around us.