La Belle Noiseuse (1991)
The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on a countryside residence in the French Provence. When the young artist Nicolas visits him with his girlfriend Marianne, Frenhofer decides to start again the work on a painting he long ago stopped: La Belle Noiseuse. And he wants Marianne as model.
Director: Jacques Rivette
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 238 min
Release Date: September 4, 1991
Cast
- Michel Piccoli - Edouard Frenhofer
- Emmanuelle Béart - Marianne
- Jane Birkin - Liz
- Marianne Denicourt - Julienne
- David Bursztein - Nicolas
- Gilles Arbona - Porbus
- Marie Belluc - Magali
- Marie-Claude Roger - Françoise
- Leïla Remili - La servante
- Daphne Goodfellow - Une touriste
Screenplay
- Pascal Bonitzer (Screenplay)
- Pascal Bonitzer (Dialogue)
- Jacques Rivette (Screenplay)
- Honoré de Balzac (Novel)
- Christine Laurent (Screenplay)
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Nicole Lubtchansky
Production: Pierre Grise Productions, George Reinhart Productions, FR3 Films Production, CNC, Canal+
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
countryside, provence, eroticism, painting, artwork, country estate, painter, drawing and painting, man woman relationship, taxidermist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Belle Noiseuse about?
- The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on a countryside residence in the French Provence. When the young artist Nicolas visits him with his girlfriend Marianne, Frenhofer decides to start again the work on a painting he long ago stopped: La Belle Noiseuse. And he wants Marianne as model.
- Who directed La Belle Noiseuse?
- La Belle Noiseuse was directed by Jacques Rivette.
- Who stars in La Belle Noiseuse?
- La Belle Noiseuse stars Michel Piccoli, Emmanuelle Béart, Jane Birkin, Marianne Denicourt, David Bursztein, Gilles Arbona.
- How long is La Belle Noiseuse?
- La Belle Noiseuse has a runtime of 3h 58m (238 minutes).
- What genre is La Belle Noiseuse?
- La Belle Noiseuse is a Drama film.
- Where was La Belle Noiseuse produced?
- La Belle Noiseuse was produced in France, Switzerland.