La Cousine Bette
Synopsis
Élisabeth Fischer, a farmer's daughter and cousin of Adeline Fischer, now Baroness Hulot d'Ervy, has been furiously jealous of the latter since their early childhood. After arriving in Paris as a passementerie worker, she set out to harm the Hulot d'Ervy family by any means necessary. She pushed the Baron into debauchery and tried to destroy the relationship between his niece Hortense Hulot and Wenceslas Steinbock. But her schemes bring her no satisfaction, and she dies of rage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves-André Hubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Honoré de Balzac, Jean-Louis Bory
- Original Title
- La Cousine Bette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves-André Hubert
Honoré de Balzac, Jean-Louis Bory
Department Leadership Roster
Yves-André Hubert
Director
Honoré de Balzac
Writer
Jean-Louis Bory
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cousine Bette
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What is La Cousine Bette about?
Élisabeth Fischer, a farmer's daughter and cousin of Adeline Fischer, now Baroness Hulot d'Ervy, has been furiously jealous of the latter since their early childhood. After arriving in Paris as a passementerie worker, she set out to harm the Hulot d'Ervy family by any means necessary. She pushed the Baron into debauchery and tried to destroy the relationship between his niece Hortense Hulot and Wenceslas Steinbock. But her schemes bring her no satisfaction, and she dies of rage.
Who directed La Cousine Bette?
La Cousine Bette was directed by Yves-André Hubert.
Who stars in La Cousine Bette?
The principal cast of La Cousine Bette includes Alice Sapritch, Claudine Coster, Jacques Castelot, Jacques Monod, Danièle Lebrun.
When was La Cousine Bette released and how long is it?
La Cousine Bette was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.