Mademoiselle Julie (2011)
Mademoiselle Julie is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg. It is set on Midsummer's Eve on the estate of a Count. The young woman of the title is drawn to a senior servant, a valet named Jean (Nicolas Bouchaud), who is particularly well-traveled, well-mannered and well-read. The action takes place in the kitchen of Mademoiselle Julie's father's manor, where Jean's fiancée, a servant named Christine (Bénédicte Cerutti), cooks and sometimes sleeps while Jean and Miss Julie talk. On this night the relationship between Miss Julie and Jean escalates rapidly to feelings of love and is subsequently consummated. Over the course of the play Miss Julie and Jean battle until Jean convinces her that the only way to escape her predicament is to commit suicide.
Cast
- Juliette Binoche - Mademoiselle Julie
- Nicolas Bouchaud - Jean
- Bénédicte Cerruti - Christine
Screenplay
- August Strindberg (Theatre Play)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mademoiselle Julie about?
- Mademoiselle Julie is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg. It is set on Midsummer's Eve on the estate of a Count. The young woman of the title is drawn to a senior servant, a valet named Jean (Nicolas Bouchaud), who is particularly well-traveled, well-mannered and well-read. The action takes place in the kitchen of Mademoiselle Julie's father's manor, where Jean's fiancée, a servant named Christine (Bénédicte Cerutti), cooks and sometimes sleeps while Jean and Miss Julie talk. On this night the relationship between Miss Julie and Jean escalates rapidly to feelings of love and is subsequently consummated. Over the course of the play Miss Julie and Jean battle until Jean convinces her that the only way to escape her predicament is to commit suicide.
- Who directed Mademoiselle Julie?
- Mademoiselle Julie was directed by Nicolas Klotz.
- Who stars in Mademoiselle Julie?
- Mademoiselle Julie stars Juliette Binoche, Nicolas Bouchaud, Bénédicte Cerruti.
- How long is Mademoiselle Julie?
- Mademoiselle Julie has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Mademoiselle Julie?
- Mademoiselle Julie is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Mademoiselle Julie produced?
- Mademoiselle Julie was produced in France.