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The Duchess of Langeais

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The Duchess of Langeais
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NR,2hrs 17min
Genres:
Romance,Drama
Released:
February 22, 2008
Director:
Jacques Rivette
Distributor:
IFC First Take
Starring:
Guillaume Depardieu, Jeanne Balibar, Michel Piccoli  ...more
Synopsis: Guillaume Depardieu, Jeanne Balibar, and Michel Piccoli star in director Jacques Rivette's adaptation of the Balzac novella The Duchesse de Langeais, which tells the tale of a Parisian socialite who is romantically pursued by a Napoleonic war hero. The story begins as grieving French general Armand de Montriveau (Depardieu) arrives at a Majorcan church to speak with French nun Antionette le Langeais (Balibar). General de Montriveau believes le Langeais to be a woman he once loved dearly, but eventually ... Full Synopsis
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Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Jacques Rivette has brought the Balzac short story to screen as a superb chamber drama. His is a graceful work of austerity and formality that perfectly captures the chaos of repressed emotions that see beneath the rigid conventions of aristocratic society. Full Review
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74
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out of 100
Based on 23 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Guillaume Depardieu
Armand de Montriveau
Jeanne Balibar
Antoinette de Langeais
Michel Piccoli
Vidame de Pamiers
Bulle Ogier
Princesse de Blamont-Chauvry
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