La Belle Noiseuse

Name: La Belle Noiseuse
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991-09-04
Duration: 3 h 58 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Emmanuelle Béart, Jane Birkin, Marianne Denicourt, David Bursztein

1991·Movie·238 min·★ 7.3(292)

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The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on a countryside residence in the French Provence. When the young artist Nicolas visits him with his girlfriend Marianne, Frenhofer decides to start again the work on a painting he long ago stopped: La Belle Noiseuse. And he wants Marianne as model.

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About La Belle Noiseuse

La Belle Noiseuse is a 1991 French-language drama film directed by Jacques Rivette. The cast is led by Michel Piccoli, Emmanuelle Béart, Jane Birkin. It has a runtime of 3h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Philo.

La Belle Noiseuse was produced by Pierre Grise Productions, George Reinhart Productions, and FR3 Films Production and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on September 4, 1991.

Director: Jacques Rivette
Writers: Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Christine Laurent
Release date: September 4, 1991
Original language: French
Status: Released
Country: France, Switzerland
Production: Pierre Grise Productions, George Reinhart Productions, FR3 Films Production

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La Belle Noiseuse cast & crew

La Belle Noiseuse was directed by Jacques Rivette and written by Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, and Christine Laurent.

The cast features Michel Piccoli as Edouard Frenhofer, Emmanuelle Béart as Marianne, Jane Birkin as Liz, Marianne Denicourt as Julienne, David Bursztein as Nicolas, and Gilles Arbona as Porbus.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by William Lubtchansky and it was produced by Martine Marignac.

Is La Belle Noiseuse worth watching?

La Belle Noiseuse holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 292 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 3h 58m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, La Belle Noiseuse is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch La Belle Noiseuse

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