Cousin Bette
La Cousine Bette
Synopsis
A poor relative, cousin Bette is cast aside by a wealthy family. Embittered and jealous, she devotes herself to the systematic destruction of those around her. Max de Rieux's adaptation takes the decision to return to the initial meeting of the Hulot couple as if to show the degradation of the pure feelings and sublime aspirations of youth in bloody competition and irresistible perversion in materialist society.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max de Rieux
- Screenplay & Story
- Honoré de Balzac
- Original Title
- La Cousine Bette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Astor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max de Rieux
Honoré de Balzac
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Max de Rieux
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What is Cousin Bette about?
A poor relative, cousin Bette is cast aside by a wealthy family. Embittered and jealous, she devotes herself to the systematic destruction of those around her. Max de Rieux's adaptation takes the decision to return to the initial meeting of the Hulot couple as if to show the degradation of the pure feelings and sublime aspirations of youth in bloody competition and irresistible perversion in materialist society.
Who directed Cousin Bette?
Cousin Bette was directed by Max de Rieux.
Who stars in Cousin Bette?
The principal cast of Cousin Bette includes Germaine Rouer, Henri Baudin, Alice Tissot, Charles Lamy, François Rozet.
When was Cousin Bette released and how long is it?
Cousin Bette was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is Cousin Bette based on a book or true story?
Cousin Bette is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".