The Beguines
Hélène, a fragile and romantic teenager, discovers that her father, a rich business man, has a mistress. Curious, she decides to go and meet this woman who is described as strange. At the first chance she has she goes to her house in the Ramparts of Béguines... from then on she goes back often, discovering a new world of artists and nightowls where she also experiences love in the arms of Tamara.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Beguines
The Beguines is a 1972 French-language drama film directed by Guy Casaril. The cast is led by Anicée Alvina, Nicole Courcel, Venantino Venantini. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
The Beguines was produced by Paris Films Productions and made in France. It was released on September 19, 1972.
- Director
- Guy Casaril
- Writers
- Guy Casaril, Françoise Mallet-Joris
- Release date
- September 19, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Paris Films Productions
The Beguines cast & crew
The Beguines was directed by Guy Casaril and written by Guy Casaril and Françoise Mallet-Joris.
The cast features Anicée Alvina as Hélène, Nicole Courcel as Tamara, Venantino Venantini as Max, Jean Martin as René, Ginette Leclerc as Nina, and Harry-Max as Le grand-père.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roland Vincent, cinematography is by Andréas Winding, and it was produced by Robert Hakim and Raymond Hakim.
Is The Beguines worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Beguines is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Beguines
Anicée Alvina
Hélène
Nicole Courcel
Tamara
Venantino Venantini
Max
Jean Martin
René
Ginette Leclerc
Nina
Harry-Max
Le grand-père
Yvonne Clech
Mme Perier
Elizabeth Teissier
Puck
Nadia Barentin
Julia
Axelle Abbadie
Madeleine
Janine Mondon
Clément Michu
Howard
The Beguines — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Beguines in United States?
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▸What language is The Beguines in?
The Beguines is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Beguines?
The Beguines runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
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