Paris Was a Woman (1996)
Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.
Director: Greta Schiller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 19, 1996
Cast
- Juliet Stevenson - Narrator (voice)
- Shari Benstock - Self
- Gertrude Stein - Self (archive footage)
- Alice B. Toklas - Self (archive footage)
- Janet Flanner - Self (archive footage)
- Samuel Steward - Self (archive footage)
- Marie Laurencin - Self (archive footage)
- Sylvia Beach - Self (archive footage)
- Adrienne Monnier - Self (archive footage)
- Gisèle Freund - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Greta Schiller
Production: Jezebel Productions
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, lesbian
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More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paris Was a Woman about?
- Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.
- Who directed Paris Was a Woman?
- Paris Was a Woman was directed by Greta Schiller.
- Who stars in Paris Was a Woman?
- Paris Was a Woman stars Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Janet Flanner, Samuel Steward.
- How long is Paris Was a Woman?
- Paris Was a Woman has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Paris Was a Woman?
- Paris Was a Woman is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paris Was a Woman produced?
- Paris Was a Woman was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.