Benvenuta
Synopsis
A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.
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Fanny Ardant
Benvenuta
Vittorio Gassman
Livio
Françoise Fabian
Jeanne
Mathieu Carrière
Francois
Claire Wauthion
Inge
Philippe Geluck
La père
Anne Chappuis
La mère
Franz Joubert
Le prêtre et jardinier
Renato Scarpa
Le journaliste
Franco Trevisi
Le policier
Franco Angrisano
Le gardien de la villa
Armando Marra
Le chanteur
Tamara Trifetz
La jeune dame
Beatrice Palme
La biche (as Béatrice Palme)
Cristina Borgogni
Autre femme
Franco Bruno
Le guide
Bert André
Le garçon de café
Jenny Tanghe
La voisine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Delvaux
- Screenplay & Story
- André Delvaux
- Original Score
- Frédéric Devreese, Armando Marra, Franco Chiaravalle, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
- Original Title
- Benvenuta
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, UGC Films, Europe 1, La Nouvelle Imagerie, Opera Film Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Delvaux
André Delvaux, Suzanne Lilar
Frédéric Devreese, Armando Marra, Franco Chiaravalle, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
Charles Van Damme
Albert Jurgenson
Jean-Claude Batz
Department Leadership Roster
André Delvaux
Screenplay
André Delvaux
Director
Charles Van Damme
Director of Photography
Jean-Claude Batz
Producer
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Claude Pignot
Production Design
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Frédéric Devreese
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Benvenuta.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benvenuta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benvenuta about?
A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.
Who directed Benvenuta?
Benvenuta was directed by André Delvaux.
Who stars in Benvenuta?
The principal cast of Benvenuta includes Fanny Ardant, Vittorio Gassman, Françoise Fabian, Mathieu Carrière, Claire Wauthion.
When was Benvenuta released and how long is it?
Benvenuta was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Benvenuta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benvenuta was composed by Frédéric Devreese, Armando Marra, Franco Chiaravalle, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms.
Is Benvenuta based on a book or true story?
Benvenuta is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Suzanne Lilar".