The Shady Lady (2017)
1910. Charlotte Dufrène, a former demimondaine secluded in elegant society close to Paris, has to accept a strange proposal: to become the pretend companion of Raymond Roussel, an eccentric writer and secret homosexual. She would spend twenty-three years by his side, accompanying him right to the end of a hallucinated quest. From Brussels, where she then retreats, she recalls the day preceding this decisive meeting and the flamboyant celebration that was then given in her honor. Letters sent by Charlotte Dufrène between 1933 and 1964 support this narrative.
Director: Guy Bordin, Renaud de Putter
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: February 23, 2017
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Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shady Lady about?
- 1910. Charlotte Dufrène, a former demimondaine secluded in elegant society close to Paris, has to accept a strange proposal: to become the pretend companion of Raymond Roussel, an eccentric writer and secret homosexual. She would spend twenty-three years by his side, accompanying him right to the end of a hallucinated quest. From Brussels, where she then retreats, she recalls the day preceding this decisive meeting and the flamboyant celebration that was then given in her honor. Letters sent by Charlotte Dufrène between 1933 and 1964 support this narrative.
- Who directed The Shady Lady?
- The Shady Lady was directed by Guy Bordin, Renaud de Putter.
- Who stars in The Shady Lady?
- The Shady Lady stars Lea Petra.
- How long is The Shady Lady?
- The Shady Lady has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).