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Camille Claudel Details

1988

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Starring	Gerard Depardieu, Isabelle Adjani, Philippe Clevenot, Maxime Leroux
Director	Bruno Nuytten
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

Camille Claudel

The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed performance by Isabelle Adjani. Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin, the film traces the development of their intense romantic bond. The growth of this relationship coincides with the rise of Claudel's career, helping her overcome prejudices against female artists. However, their romance soon sours, due to the increasing pressures of Rodin's fame and his love for another woman. These difficulties combine with her increasing doubts about the value of her work to drive Claudel into an emotional tumult that threatens to become insanity. First-time director Bruno Nuytten had previously served as a cinematographer, and he brings this experience to bear in his loving presentation of Claudel's sculpture and the lavish period setting. The dramatic approach is in tune with the impressive visuals, which present Claudel's life as a grandiose melodrama, a transformation that irritated some critics. However, few questioned the film's value as a dramatic showcase for Adjani, whose fervent portrayal was rewarded with an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The American release version was cut to 159 minutes.~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Starring	Gerard Depardieu, Isabelle Adjani, Philippe Clevenot, Maxime Leroux
Director	Bruno Nuytten
Studio	ELEVATION
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs 55 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama, World Cinema
Language	DVD: French
Released	Production year: 1988 To Rent: DVD: 09 Jul 2007

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- Paris 1885: by night, a sculptress fills a suitcase with clay from a workman's trench. Such is the intense dedication... read more on Time Out
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  Skin Deep Beauty
  
  I rented this title because of Gerald Depardieu and Auguste Rodin but justice is done to neither: the young Depardieu has a role confined to every ... read more »
  
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  too long in their company
  
  An interesting and well photographed biography of sculptor Camille Claudel, and her mentor and lover, Auguste Rodin. But, alas, far too long (at least an hour... read more »
  
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  I found this film far to long and was pleased when it finally finished. An hour shorter would have made for a better film.
  
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  camille claudel
  
  a must for pictorial lovers of art, professional and amateurs (in the real french sense of the word).
  
  stunning performances, particularly from adjani... read more »
  
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  The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed performance by Isabelle Adjani. Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin, ...