Venus Beauty Institute
Vénus beauté (institut)
“Welcome to the Venus Beauty Institute where love, innocence and sex are a sight to behold”
Synopsis
Aging beautician Angèle, already wounded by a long-ago romance, gets awkwardly dumped at a train station. Witnessing how she turns around a humiliating situation, younger sculptor Antoine becomes so smitten that he breaks up with his fiancée and sets out to win Angèle's heart. Meanwhile, Angèle attempts to quash the budding romance of her young co-worker, Marie, and a much older widowed client, despite their obvious rapport.
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Nathalie Baye
Angèle Piana
Bulle Ogier
Madame Nadine, la patronne
Audrey Tautou
Marie
Mathilde Seigner
Samantha
Samuel Le Bihan
Antoine DuMont
Jacques Bonnaffé
Jacques
Robert Hossein
L'aviateur
Claire Nebout
Mme Bouisse
Micheline Presle
Tante Maryse
Elli Medeiros
Mme Evelyne
Emmanuelle Riva
Tante Lyda
Hélène Fillières
La fiancée d'Antoine
Gilbert Melki
L'amant de la gare
Romain Goupil
Le médecin
Brigitte Roüan
Madame Marianne
Marie Rivière
La cliente aux bottines fourées
Joël Brisse
L'ami de Poitiers
Philippe Harel
Un homme du self
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$465K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonie Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Audiard
- Original Score
- Khalil Chahine
- Original Title
- Vénus beauté (institut)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $465K
- Production Studios
- Tabo Tabo Films, Sofinergie 4, CNC, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonie Marshall
Jacques Audiard
Khalil Chahine
Gérard de Battista
Jacques Comets
Gilles Sandoz
Department Leadership Roster
Tonie Marshall
Director
Jacques Audiard
Writer
Jacques Comets
Editor
Gilles Sandoz
Producer
Khalil Chahine
Original Music Composer
Michel Vandestien
Production Design
Claire Gerard-Hirne
Costume Design
Nathalie du Roscoat
Costume Design
Gérard de Battista
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venus Beauty Institute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Venus Beauty Institute about?
Aging beautician Angèle, already wounded by a long-ago romance, gets awkwardly dumped at a train station. Witnessing how she turns around a humiliating situation, younger sculptor Antoine becomes so smitten that he breaks up with his fiancée and sets out to win Angèle's heart. Meanwhile, Angèle attempts to quash the budding romance of her young co-worker, Marie, and a much older widowed client, despite their obvious rapport.
Who directed Venus Beauty Institute?
Venus Beauty Institute was directed by Tonie Marshall.
Who stars in Venus Beauty Institute?
The principal cast of Venus Beauty Institute includes Nathalie Baye, Bulle Ogier, Audrey Tautou, Mathilde Seigner, Samuel Le Bihan.
When was Venus Beauty Institute released and how long is it?
Venus Beauty Institute was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Venus Beauty Institute make at the box office?
Venus Beauty Institute grossed $465K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Venus Beauty Institute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Venus Beauty Institute was composed by Khalil Chahine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Venus Beauty Institute?
Venus Beauty Institute holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.