La Belle Noiseuse
Synopsis
The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on a countryside residence in the French Provence. When the young artist Nicolas visits him with his girlfriend Marianne, Frenhofer decides to start again the work on a painting he long ago stopped: La Belle Noiseuse. And he wants Marianne as model.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Rivette
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Christine Laurent
- Original Title
- La Belle Noiseuse
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 58m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Grise Productions, George Reinhart Productions, FR3 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Rivette
Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Christine Laurent, Honoré de Balzac
William Lubtchansky
Nicole Lubtchansky
Martine Marignac
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Bonitzer
Screenplay
Jacques Rivette
Screenplay
Martine Marignac
Producer
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Nicole Lubtchansky
Editor
Jacques Rivette
Director
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Laurence Struz
Costume Design
Christine Laurent
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Belle Noiseuse
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What is La Belle Noiseuse about?
The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on a countryside residence in the French Provence. When the young artist Nicolas visits him with his girlfriend Marianne, Frenhofer decides to start again the work on a painting he long ago stopped: La Belle Noiseuse. And he wants Marianne as model.
Who directed La Belle Noiseuse?
La Belle Noiseuse was directed by Jacques Rivette.
Who stars in La Belle Noiseuse?
The principal cast of La Belle Noiseuse includes Michel Piccoli, Emmanuelle Béart, Jane Birkin, Marianne Denicourt, David Bursztein.
When was La Belle Noiseuse released and how long is it?
La Belle Noiseuse was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 3h 58m.
Is La Belle Noiseuse based on a book or true story?
La Belle Noiseuse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Belle Noiseuse?
La Belle Noiseuse holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.