Rencontres
Synopsis
Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Agostini
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Agostini, Odette Joyeux, Bertram L. Lonsdale
- Original Title
- Rencontres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Napoleon Films, Les Films Fernand Rivers, film promotion paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Agostini
Philippe Agostini, Odette Joyeux, Bertram L. Lonsdale
Jacques Lemare, Jacques Robin
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Agostini
Director
Philippe Agostini
Writer
Odette Joyeux
Writer
Bertram L. Lonsdale
Writer
Jacques Lemare
Director of Photography
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rencontres
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rencontres about?
Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
Who directed Rencontres?
Rencontres was directed by Philippe Agostini.
Who stars in Rencontres?
The principal cast of Rencontres includes Michèle Morgan, Gabriele Ferzetti, Pierre Brasseur, Diana Gregor, Jacques Morel.
When was Rencontres released and how long is it?
Rencontres was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.