Cousin Bette (1928)
A poor relative, cousin Bette is cast aside by a wealthy family. Embittered and jealous, she devotes herself to the systematic destruction of those around her. Max de Rieux's adaptation takes the decision to return to the initial meeting of the Hulot couple as if to show the degradation of the pure feelings and sublime aspirations of youth in bloody competition and irresistible perversion in materialist society.
Director: Max de Rieux
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: November 30, 1928
Cast
Screenplay
- Honoré de Balzac (Novel)
Production: Astor Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Max de Rieux
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cousin Bette about?
- A poor relative, cousin Bette is cast aside by a wealthy family. Embittered and jealous, she devotes herself to the systematic destruction of those around her. Max de Rieux's adaptation takes the decision to return to the initial meeting of the Hulot couple as if to show the degradation of the pure feelings and sublime aspirations of youth in bloody competition and irresistible perversion in materialist society.
- Who directed Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette was directed by Max de Rieux.
- Who stars in Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette stars Germaine Rouer, Henri Baudin, Alice Tissot, Charles Lamy, François Rozet, Suzy Pierson.
- How long is Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Where was Cousin Bette produced?
- Cousin Bette was produced in France.