La Belle Noiseuse (1991)

Name: La Belle Noiseuse
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 238 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Emmanuelle Béart, Jane Birkin, Marianne Denicourt, David Bursztein

3h 58m France, Switzerland

Drama

Plot

In the serene countryside of Provence, the once-renowned painter Frenhofer leads a secluded life with his wife. His routine is disrupted when young artist Nicolas and his girlfriend Marianne come to visit. Inspired by their presence, Frenhofer revives a long-abandoned masterpiece, La Belle Noiseuse, and chooses Marianne to be his muse. This decision ignites a creative fire within him, leading to an exploration of art, desire, and the complexities of relationships as he delves into the depths of his craft.

Cast

Michel Piccoli Emmanuelle Béart Jane Birkin Marianne Denicourt David Bursztein Gilles Arbona Marie Belluc Marie-Claude Roger Leïla Remili Daphne Goodfellow Susan Robertson Bernard Dufour