The Duchess of Langeais (2007)
At a Spanish cloister, a celebrated French general of the Napoleonic Wars recognizes the voice of one of the nuns and recalls how, five years ago, she was the Duchess of Langeais, and he her most persistent suitor.
Director: Jacques Rivette
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: March 28, 2007
Cast
- Jeanne Balibar - Antoinette de Langeais
- Guillaume Depardieu - Armand de Montriveau
- Bulle Ogier - Princess de Blamont-Chauvry
- Michel Piccoli - Vidame de Pamiers
- Anne Cantineau - Clara de Serizy
- Thomas Durand - De Marsay
- Nicholas Bouchaud - De Trailles
- Mathias Jung - Julien
- Victoria Zinny - Le Mere superieure
- Remo Girone - Le confesseur au couvent
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Allio
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Nicole Lubtchansky
Production: Pierre Grise Productions, Cinemaundici, CinéCinéma, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, PROCIREP, La Région Île-de-France, CNC, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, MiC
Country: Belgium, France, Italy
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Burning Passion and Desire
Keywords
paris, france, based on novel or book, general, kidnapping, obsession, secret society, unrequited love, period drama, high society, duchess, 19th century, vengeance, spurned man, convent
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Duchess of Langeais about?
- At a Spanish cloister, a celebrated French general of the Napoleonic Wars recognizes the voice of one of the nuns and recalls how, five years ago, she was the Duchess of Langeais, and he her most persistent suitor.
- Who directed The Duchess of Langeais?
- The Duchess of Langeais was directed by Jacques Rivette.
- Who stars in The Duchess of Langeais?
- The Duchess of Langeais stars Jeanne Balibar, Guillaume Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, Michel Piccoli, Anne Cantineau, Thomas Durand.
- How long is The Duchess of Langeais?
- The Duchess of Langeais has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is The Duchess of Langeais?
- The Duchess of Langeais is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Duchess of Langeais produced?
- The Duchess of Langeais was produced in Belgium, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Duchess of Langeais?
- The themes of The Duchess of Langeais include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Burning Passion and Desire.