Léopold R.
“Venice, a brush, some paint, and lots of despair”
Synopsis
The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of the artist's suicide with the help of his voluminous correspondence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Blaise Junod
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Blaise Junod
- Original Score
- Louis Crelier
- Original Title
- Léopold R.
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Blaise Junod
Jean-Blaise Junod
Louis Crelier
Jean-Blaise Junod
Xavier Grin
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Grin
Producer
Jean-Blaise Junod
Director
Jean-Blaise Junod
Editor
Jean-Blaise Junod
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Léopold R.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Léopold R. about?
The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of the artist's suicide with the help of his voluminous correspondence.
Who directed Léopold R.?
Léopold R. was directed by Jean-Blaise Junod.
Who stars in Léopold R.?
The principal cast of Léopold R. includes Robert Bouvier, Jacques Bailliart, Carlo Brandt, Caroline Gasser.
When was Léopold R. released and how long is it?
Léopold R. was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Léopold R.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Léopold R. was composed by Louis Crelier.