Sadness and Beauty
Tristesse et beauté
Synopsis
Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joy Fleury
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Grillet, Joy Fleury, Yasunari Kawabata
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- Tristesse et beauté
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joy Fleury
Pierre Grillet, Joy Fleury, Yasunari Kawabata
Jean-Claude Petit
Bernard Lutic
Nelly Meunier
Jean-Claude Fleury, Pierre Novat
Department Leadership Roster
Nelly Meunier
Editor
Pierre Grillet
Writer
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Joy Fleury
Writer
Joy Fleury
Director
Pierre Novat
Producer
Dan Weil
Production Design
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sadness and Beauty
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What is Sadness and Beauty about?
Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.
Who directed Sadness and Beauty?
Sadness and Beauty was directed by Joy Fleury.
Who stars in Sadness and Beauty?
The principal cast of Sadness and Beauty includes Charlotte Rampling, Myriem Roussel, Andrzej Żuławski, Béatrice Agenin.
When was Sadness and Beauty released and how long is it?
Sadness and Beauty was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sadness and Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sadness and Beauty was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.
Is Sadness and Beauty based on a book or true story?
Sadness and Beauty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yasunari Kawabata".