The Crimson Curtain
Le Rideau cramoisi
Synopsis
A twenty year old Anouk Aimée stars as Albertine, the daughter of a bourgeois couple who house a young officer during the Napoleonic wars. Newly promoted, the officer (Jean-Claude Pascal) is quartered by a dull bourgeois couple who treat him with a cold politeness bordering on indifference.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Astruc
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Astruc, Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
- Original Title
- Le Rideau cramoisi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Como Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Astruc
Alexandre Astruc, Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Eugen Schüfftan
Jean Mitry
Sacha Kamenka
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Astruc
Director
Alexandre Astruc
Writer
Sacha Kamenka
Producer
Jean Mitry
Editor
Jean Mitry
Costume Design
Mayo
Production Design
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Curtain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Curtain about?
A twenty year old Anouk Aimée stars as Albertine, the daughter of a bourgeois couple who house a young officer during the Napoleonic wars. Newly promoted, the officer (Jean-Claude Pascal) is quartered by a dull bourgeois couple who treat him with a cold politeness bordering on indifference.
Who directed The Crimson Curtain?
The Crimson Curtain was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
Who stars in The Crimson Curtain?
The principal cast of The Crimson Curtain includes Anouk Aimée, Jean-Claude Pascal, Marguerite Garcya, Jim Gérald, Yves Furet.
When was The Crimson Curtain released and how long is it?
The Crimson Curtain was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Curtain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Curtain was composed by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald.
Is The Crimson Curtain based on a book or true story?
The Crimson Curtain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly".