The Beguines
Le Rempart des Béguines
Synopsis
Hélène, a fragile and romantic teenager, discovers that her father, a rich business man, has a mistress. Curious, she decides to go and meet this woman who is described as strange. At the first chance she has she goes to her house in the Ramparts of Béguines... from then on she goes back often, discovering a new world of artists and nightowls where she also experiences love in the arms of Tamara.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Casaril
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Casaril, Françoise Mallet-Joris
- Original Score
- Roland Vincent, Michel Delpech
- Original Title
- Le Rempart des Béguines
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paris Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Casaril
Guy Casaril, Françoise Mallet-Joris
Roland Vincent, Michel Delpech
Andréas Winding
Louisette Hautecœur
Robert Hakim, Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Casaril
Director
Guy Casaril
Screenplay
Françoise Mallet-Joris
Screenplay
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Roland Vincent
Original Music Composer
Michel Delpech
Original Music Composer
Robert Hakim
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Jacques Fonteray
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beguines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beguines about?
Hélène, a fragile and romantic teenager, discovers that her father, a rich business man, has a mistress. Curious, she decides to go and meet this woman who is described as strange. At the first chance she has she goes to her house in the Ramparts of Béguines... from then on she goes back often, discovering a new world of artists and nightowls where she also experiences love in the arms of Tamara.
Who directed The Beguines?
The Beguines was directed by Guy Casaril.
Who stars in The Beguines?
The principal cast of The Beguines includes Anicée Alvina, Nicole Courcel, Venantino Venantini, Jean Martin, Ginette Leclerc.
When was The Beguines released and how long is it?
The Beguines was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beguines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beguines was composed by Roland Vincent, Michel Delpech.
Is The Beguines based on a book or true story?
The Beguines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Françoise Mallet-Joris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beguines?
The Beguines holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).