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6.6 / 10(26 votes)IMDb19251h 23mFrance

Whirlpool of Fate

La Fille de l'eau

Synopsis

Orphan Virginia is left destitute following her father's death and her uncle's alcoholism; she finds refuge with bohemians but is forced to flee, eventually finding romance and a life-altering experience that triggers surreal dreams.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Renoir
Screenplay & Story
Pierre Lestringuez
Original Title
La Fille de l'eau
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Studios
Les Films Jean Renoir

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Renoir

Screenplay & Story

Pierre Lestringuez

Director of Photography

Alphonse Gibory, Jean Bachelet

Producers

Jean Renoir

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Director

Alphonse Gibory

Director of Photography

Jean Bachelet

Director of Photography

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Producer

Pierre Lestringuez

Pierre Lestringuez

Writer

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Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool of Fate

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Whirlpool of Fate about?

Orphan Virginia is left destitute following her father's death and her uncle's alcoholism; she finds refuge with bohemians but is forced to flee, eventually finding romance and a life-altering experience that triggers surreal dreams.

Who directed Whirlpool of Fate?

Whirlpool of Fate was directed by Jean Renoir.

Who stars in Whirlpool of Fate?

The principal cast of Whirlpool of Fate includes Catherine Hessling, Charlotte Clasis, Pierre Champagne, Maurice Touzé, Georges Térof.

When was Whirlpool of Fate released and how long is it?

Whirlpool of Fate was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.