Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin (1994)
1794, During the French Revolution : Benjamin Constant meets Germaine de Staël and falls madly in love with her. He has the spirit of a young writer, weighed down by the hardships of life. Germaine, daughter of a wellknown figure, is one of the most brilliant woman of the century. Early on, Germaine lutes against Benjamin's love and only admits ot admiring his spirit. But, little by little, a violent and indispensable passion bonds them together. The two lovers continue to love one another and to struggle against this love for a period of twenty years. Season after season they meet and bask in each other's company. These intimate moments are at times ambivalent, but never lack in obstinance and passion.
Director: Jacques Doillon
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: September 28, 1994
Cast
- Anne Brochet - Germaine de Stael
- Benoît Régent - Benjamin Constant
- Hanns Zischler - Monsieur de Staël
- Benjamin Sacks - Auguste
- Thibault de Montalembert - Prosper de Barante
- Frances Barber - Anna Lindsay
- Sophie Broustal - Juliette Récamier
- Louise Laure Mariani - Albertine
- François-Régis Marchasson - Mathieu de Montmorency
- Gérard Sergue - Eugène
Screenplay
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Doillon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin about?
- 1794, During the French Revolution : Benjamin Constant meets Germaine de Staël and falls madly in love with her. He has the spirit of a young writer, weighed down by the hardships of life. Germaine, daughter of a wellknown figure, is one of the most brilliant woman of the century. Early on, Germaine lutes against Benjamin's love and only admits ot admiring his spirit. But, little by little, a violent and indispensable passion bonds them together. The two lovers continue to love one another and to struggle against this love for a period of twenty years. Season after season they meet and bask in each other's company. These intimate moments are at times ambivalent, but never lack in obstinance and passion.
- Who directed Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin?
- Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin was directed by Jacques Doillon.
- Who stars in Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin?
- Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin stars Anne Brochet, Benoît Régent, Hanns Zischler, Benjamin Sacks, Thibault de Montalembert, Frances Barber.
- How long is Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin?
- Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin?
- Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin is a Drama, Romance film.