Swann in Love
Un amour de Swann
“Volker Schlöndorff's Masterly Film”
Synopsis
In Belle Époque Paris, a 19th-century Parisian aristocrat falls in love with a lower-class prostitute who seduces him but never loves him.
Top Cast
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Jeremy Irons
Charles Swann
Ornella Muti
Odette de Crécy
Alain Delon
Baron de Charlus
Fanny Ardant
Duchesse de Guermantes
Marie-Christine Barrault
Madame Verdurin
Anne Bennent
Chloé
Nathalie Juvet
Madame Cottard
Charlotte Kerr
Bordellchefin
Catherine Lachens
Aunt
Philippine Pascal
Madame Gallardon
Charlotte de Turckheim
Madame de Cambremer
Nicolas Baby
Young Jew
Jean-François Balmer
Dr. Cottard
Jacques Boudet
Duke de Guermantes
Jean-Pierre Coffe
Aime
Roland Topor
Biche
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Marie-Hélène Estienne, Marcel Proust, Peter Brook
- Original Score
- Hans Werner Henze, David Graham, Marcel Wengler
- Original Title
- Un amour de Swann
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, S.F.P.C., Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Jean-Claude Carrière, Marie-Hélène Estienne, Marcel Proust, Peter Brook
Hans Werner Henze, David Graham, Marcel Wengler
Sven Nykvist
Françoise Bonnot
Eberhard Junkersdorf, Martin Wiebel, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Marie-Hélène Estienne
Writer
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
Martin Wiebel
Producer
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Peter Brook
Writer
Hans Werner Henze
Original Music Composer
David Graham
Original Music Composer
Marcel Wengler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swann in Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swann in Love about?
In Belle Époque Paris, a 19th-century Parisian aristocrat falls in love with a lower-class prostitute who seduces him but never loves him.
Who directed Swann in Love?
Swann in Love was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Swann in Love?
The principal cast of Swann in Love includes Jeremy Irons, Ornella Muti, Alain Delon, Fanny Ardant, Marie-Christine Barrault.
When was Swann in Love released and how long is it?
Swann in Love was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Swann in Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swann in Love was composed by Hans Werner Henze, David Graham, Marcel Wengler.
Is Swann in Love based on a book or true story?
Swann in Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Proust".