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5.3 / 10(23 votes)IMDb19982h 5mSpain, France

Lautrec

Synopsis

The life of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, famous french painter, who lived, enjoyed, loved in the late 1800s Paris' Montmartre cultural life. He suffered from suffered from congenital health conditions traditionally attributed to inbreeding. His lifestyle and work are a testimony of the late-19th-century parisian bohemian lifestyle, as he was commissioned to produce a series of posters for the Moulin Rouge cabaret opening. As an alcoholic, he was addicted to absinthe. The movie related his love affair with the french painter Suzanne Valadon.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Mar del Plata Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roger Planchon
Screenplay & Story
Roger Planchon
Original Score
Jean-Pierre Fouquey
Original Title
Lautrec
Country of Origin
Spain, France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
2h 5m
Production Studios
Sogecine, Les Films du Losange, France 3 Cinéma, CNC, Canal+

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roger Planchon

Screenplay & Story

Roger Planchon

Original Score & Music

Jean-Pierre Fouquey

Director of Photography

Gérard Simon

Film Editing

Isabelle Devinck

Producers

Margaret Ménégoz

Department Leadership Roster

Roger Planchon

Roger Planchon

Director

Roger Planchon

Roger Planchon

Writer

Margaret Ménégoz

Margaret Ménégoz

Producer

Gérard Simon

Gérard Simon

Director of Photography

Jean-Pierre Fouquey

Original Music Composer

Pierre-Jean Larroque

Costume Design

Jacques Rouxel

Production Design

Isabelle Devinck

Isabelle Devinck

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lautrec.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lautrec

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

What is Lautrec about?

The life of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, famous french painter, who lived, enjoyed, loved in the late 1800s Paris' Montmartre cultural life. He suffered from suffered from congenital health conditions traditionally attributed to inbreeding. His lifestyle and work are a testimony of the late-19th-century parisian bohemian lifestyle, as he was commissioned to produce a series of posters for the Moulin Rouge cabaret opening. As an alcoholic, he was addicted to absinthe. The movie related his love affair with the french painter Suzanne Valadon.

Who directed Lautrec?

Lautrec was directed by Roger Planchon.

Who stars in Lautrec?

The principal cast of Lautrec includes Régis Royer, Elsa Zylberstein, Anémone, Claude Rich, Hélène Babu.

When was Lautrec released and how long is it?

Lautrec was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.

Who composed the musical score for Lautrec?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Lautrec was composed by Jean-Pierre Fouquey.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Lautrec?

Lautrec holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).