Madame Bovary (1991)
Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Director: Claude Chabrol
Genre: Romance, Drama, History
Runtime: 143 min
Release Date: March 3, 1991
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Emma Bovary
- Jean-François Balmer - Charles Bovary
- Christophe Malavoy - Rodolphe Boulanger
- Jean Yanne - M. Homais
- Lucas Belvaux - Leon Dupuis
- Christiane Minazzoli - La veuve Lefançois
- Jean-Louis Maury - Merchant Lheureux
- Henri Attal - Maître Hareng
- François Périer - Narrateur
- François Maistre - Lieuvain
Screenplay
- Claude Chabrol (Screenplay)
- Gustave Flaubert (Novel)
Cinematography: Jean Rabier
Editing: Monique Fardoulis
Production: MK2 Films, CED Productions, FR3 Films Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
adultery, france, based on novel or book, bourgeoisie, normandy, france, debt collector, sexually empowered woman, female empowerment, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame Bovary about?
- In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
- Who directed Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary was directed by Claude Chabrol.
- Who stars in Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne, Lucas Belvaux, Christiane Minazzoli.
- How long is Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
- What genre is Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary is a Romance, Drama, History film.
- How much did Madame Bovary gross?
- Madame Bovary grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Madame Bovary produced?
- Madame Bovary was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Madame Bovary?
- The themes of Madame Bovary include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Epic Historical Stories.