Camille Claudel (UNCUT) ( Camille Claudel - Violence et passion )

Camille Claudel (UNCUT) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Camille Claudel - Violence et passion
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Ceasar Awards
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
166 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Uncut

Movie filmed in 1988 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Bruno Nuytten

Written By:
Reine-Marie Paris
Bruno Nuytten

Actors:
Isabelle Adjani ..... Camille Claudel
Gerard Depardieu ..... Auguste Rodin
Laurent Grévill ..... Paul Claudel
Alain Cuny ..... Louis-Prosper Claudel
Madeleine Robinson ..... Louise-Athanaise Claudel
Katrine Boorman ..... Jessie Lipscomb
Danièle Lebrun ..... Rose Beuret
Aurelle Doazan ..... Louise Claudel
Madeleine Marie ..... Victoire
Maxime Leroux ..... Claude Debussy
Philippe Clévenot ..... Eugène Blot
Roger Planchon ..... Morhardt
Flaminio Corcos ..... Schwob
Roch Leibovici ..... P'tit Louis
Gérard Darier ..... Marcel

Synopsis:

The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed performance by Isabelle Adjani. Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin, the film traces the development of their intense romantic bond. The growth of this relationship coincides with the rise of Claudel's career, helping her overcome prejudices against female artists. However, their romance soon sours, due to the increasing pressures of Rodin's fame and his love for another woman. These difficulties combine with her increasing doubts about the value of her work to drive Claudel into an emotional tumult that threatens to become insanity. First-time director Bruno Nuytten had previously served as a cinematographer, and he brings this experience to bear in his loving presentation of Claudel's sculpture and the lavish period setting. The dramatic approach is in tune with the impressive visuals, which present Claudel's life as a grandiose melodrama, a transformation that irritated some critics. However, few questioned the film's value as a dramatic showcase for Adjani, whose fervent portrayal was rewarded with an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The American release version was cut to 159 minutes.

A biography of Camille Claudel, the mistress of sculptor Auguste Rodin.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 03 July, 2008.

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