Paris Was a Woman
Synopsis
Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.
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Juliet Stevenson
Narrator (voice)
Shari Benstock
Self
Gertrude Stein
Self (archive footage)
Alice B. Toklas
Self (archive footage)
Janet Flanner
Self (archive footage)
Samuel Steward
Self (archive footage)
Marie Laurencin
Self (archive footage)
Sylvia Beach
Self (archive footage)
Adrienne Monnier
Self (archive footage)
Gisèle Freund
Self
Jean Bernard
Self (archive footage)
Solita Solano
Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
Paul Valéry
Self (archive footage)
Natalie Clifford Barney
Self (archive footage)
Berthe Cleyrerque
Self
Colette
Self (archive footage)
Romaine Brooks
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greta Schiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Weiss
- Original Title
- Paris Was a Woman
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Jezebel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greta Schiller
Andrea Weiss
Greta Schiller
Greta Schiller, Andrea Weiss, Frances Berrigan
Department Leadership Roster
Greta Schiller
Director
Andrea Weiss
Writer
Greta Schiller
Producer
Andrea Weiss
Producer
Greta Schiller
Editor
Frances Berrigan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paris Was a Woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Was a Woman
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What is Paris Was a Woman about?
Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.
Who directed Paris Was a Woman?
Paris Was a Woman was directed by Greta Schiller.
Who stars in Paris Was a Woman?
The principal cast of Paris Was a Woman includes Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Janet Flanner.
When was Paris Was a Woman released and how long is it?
Paris Was a Woman was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.