L'Amour fou
A troubled marriage is tested by the couple's involvement in a theatrical production of Racine’s Andromaque.
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About L'Amour fou
L'Amour fou is a 1969 French-language romance and drama film directed by Jacques Rivette. The cast is led by Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Josée Destoop. It has a runtime of 4h 12m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
L'Amour fou was produced by Sogexportfilm, Les Films Mareau, and Cocinor and made in France. It was released on January 15, 1969, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jacques Rivette
- Writers
- Marilù Parolini
- Release date
- January 15, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Sogexportfilm, Les Films Mareau, Cocinor
L'Amour fou cast & crew
L'Amour fou was directed by Jacques Rivette and written by Marilù Parolini.
The cast features Bulle Ogier as Claire, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Sébastien-Pyrrhus, Josée Destoop as Marta-Hermione, Celia as Célia-Andromaque, André S. Labarthe as Le réalisateur, and Dennis Berry as Dennis-Pylade.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Claude Eloy, cinematography is by Étienne Becker, and it was produced by Georges de Beauregard.
Is L'Amour fou worth watching?
At 4h 12m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy romance and drama, L'Amour fou is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of L'Amour fou
Bulle Ogier
Claire
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Sébastien-Pyrrhus
Josée Destoop
Marta-Hermione
Celia
Célia-Andromaque
André S. Labarthe
Le réalisateur
Dennis Berry
Dennis-Pylade
Maddly Bamy
Madly-Céphise
Étienne Becker
Yves Beneyton
Yves-Oreste
Liliane Bordoni
Puck
Michel Delahaye
Michel-Phoenix
Françoise Godde
Françoise-Cléone
L'Amour fou — FAQs
▸Where can I watch L'Amour fou in United States?
L'Amour fou is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is L'Amour fou on Criterion Channel?
Yes — L'Amour fou is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is L'Amour fou in?
L'Amour fou is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is L'Amour fou?
L'Amour fou runs 4 hours 12 minutes (252 minutes).
▸What is L'Amour fou rated?
L'Amour fou is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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