Elena and Her Men (1956)

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Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars a radiant Ingrid Bergman as a beautiful, but impoverished, Polish princess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love. When Elena elicits the fascination of a famous general, she finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future of France—in her hands.

Director: Jean Renoir
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Borys Lewin
Production: Electra Compagnia Cinematografica, Franco London Films, Les Films Gibé
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Falling in Love Unexpectedly

Keywords

general, arranged marriage, romance, gypsy girl, 19th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elena and Her Men about?
Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars a radiant Ingrid Bergman as a beautiful, but impoverished, Polish princess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love. When Elena elicits the fascination of a famous general, she finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future of France—in her hands.
Who directed Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men stars Jean Marais, Ingrid Bergman, Mel Ferrer, Jean Richard, Juliette Gréco, Pierre Bertin.
How long is Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
Where was Elena and Her Men produced?
Elena and Her Men was produced in France, Italy.
What are the themes of Elena and Her Men?
The themes of Elena and Her Men include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Falling in Love Unexpectedly.