The Ladies Almanack
Synopsis
In Paris in 1928 American Djuna Barnes writes a farcical novel about the lovers, friends and publishing elite that make up "lesbian Don Juan" Natalie Clifford Barney's sordid salon. Dolly Wilde, Elizabeth Gramont, Romaine Brooks, Mimi Franchetti, Colette, Gertrude Stein, Liane de Pougy, Radclyffe Hall, Mina Loy, Janet Flanner and many more of the finest minds of her time enter her colorful book. Concocted to cheer up Barnes' ailing girlfriend, Thelma Wood, who is sick in the hospital, the story ultimately outlives the romance.
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Guinevere Turner
Liane De Pougy
Eileen Myles
Monique Wittig (narrator)
Brie Roland
Natalie Barney
Josefin Granqvist
Djuna Barnes
Fannie Sosa
Mimi Franchetti
Hélène Cixous
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Leslie Cuyjet
Solita Solano
LeCiel
Jannet Flanner
Jessica Weinstein
Esther Murphy
Bernadette Santos Schwegel
Joella Loy
Brenna Kail
Mina Loy
Nessa Norich
Romaine Brooks
Slaveya Minkova
Dolly Wilde
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daviel Shy
- Original Title
- The Ladies Almanack
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daviel Shy
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Daviel Shy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladies Almanack
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What is The Ladies Almanack about?
In Paris in 1928 American Djuna Barnes writes a farcical novel about the lovers, friends and publishing elite that make up "lesbian Don Juan" Natalie Clifford Barney's sordid salon. Dolly Wilde, Elizabeth Gramont, Romaine Brooks, Mimi Franchetti, Colette, Gertrude Stein, Liane de Pougy, Radclyffe Hall, Mina Loy, Janet Flanner and many more of the finest minds of her time enter her colorful book. Concocted to cheer up Barnes' ailing girlfriend, Thelma Wood, who is sick in the hospital, the story ultimately outlives the romance.
Who directed The Ladies Almanack?
The Ladies Almanack was directed by Daviel Shy.
Who stars in The Ladies Almanack?
The principal cast of The Ladies Almanack includes Guinevere Turner, Eileen Myles, Brie Roland, Josefin Granqvist, Fannie Sosa.
When was The Ladies Almanack released and how long is it?
The Ladies Almanack was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.