The Lovers of Montparnasse (1958)
Biographic film chronicling the last year of the life of the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, 1919, who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents are against this relationship and stop financial help. Modigliani worked and died in abject poverty in the Montparnasse Quarter of Paris, France.
Director: Jacques Becker
Genre: Romance, Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 4, 1958
Cast
- Gérard Philipe - Amedeo Modigliani
- Lilli Palmer - Béatrice Hastings
- Lea Padovani - Rosalie
- Gérard Séty - Léopold Sborowsky
- Lino Ventura - Morel
- Anouk Aimée - Jeanne Hébuterne
- Lila Kedrova - Anna Zborowsky
- Arlette Poirier - Lulu
- Madame Pâquerette - Madame Salomon - la Concierge
- Marianne Oswald - Berthe Weill
Screenplay
- Jacques Becker (Screenplay)
- Michel-Georges Michel (Novel)
Music: Paul Misraki
Cinematography: Christian Matras
Editing: Marguerite Renoir
Production: Produzione Pallavicini, Franco London Films, Astra Cinematografica
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
depression, based on novel or book, artist, painter, biography, montparnasse, poverty, alcoholic, art dealer, drunkenness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lovers of Montparnasse about?
- Biographic film chronicling the last year of the life of the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, 1919, who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents are against this relationship and stop financial help. Modigliani worked and died in abject poverty in the Montparnasse Quarter of Paris, France.
- Who directed The Lovers of Montparnasse?
- The Lovers of Montparnasse was directed by Jacques Becker.
- Who stars in The Lovers of Montparnasse?
- The Lovers of Montparnasse stars Gérard Philipe, Lilli Palmer, Lea Padovani, Gérard Séty, Lino Ventura, Anouk Aimée.
- How long is The Lovers of Montparnasse?
- The Lovers of Montparnasse has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Lovers of Montparnasse?
- The Lovers of Montparnasse is a Romance, Drama, History film.
- Where was The Lovers of Montparnasse produced?
- The Lovers of Montparnasse was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Lovers of Montparnasse?
- The themes of The Lovers of Montparnasse include: Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.