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Seraphine Reviews

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The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent critic and collector William Uhde, she came to prominence between the wars grouped with other naïve painters like Henri Rouseau only to descend into .. Read more

Starring	Ulrich Tukur, Yolande Moreau, Françoise Lebrun, Serge Larivière
Director	Martin Provost
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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  Beautiful film
  
  A beautifully acted movie and very touching. Very atmospheric. Yolande Moreau is truly a wonderful actress. A true story. Recommended.
  
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  - London
  - 30 Mar 2010 at 22:30
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  A nice one to watch
  
  This is a good film. Not to everyone's taste I shouldn't imagine but I enjoyed it. Its a good film.
  
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  - 10 Nov 2011 at 13:28
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  I'll never marry a woman!
  
  A sad tale of a girl who dared to look above her station and dream of becoming an artist. Definitely not a fluffy film but one full of pathos and totally ... read more »
  
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- - Pudden
  - 14 reviews
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 19:31
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  A quality movie.
  
  Told like a dream from which, when it came to a close, I wanted to drift back to a little more.
  
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  - 24 Sep 2011 at 00:05
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  a bit slow
  
  A bit too slow paced for me. Nice colours but i couldn't muster up any sympathy for Seraphine. Kept hoping it would end soon.
  
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  - 06 Sep 2011 at 21:27
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  Absolutely astonishing
  
  I dont know how I came across this film - just by chance I suppose. How lucky for me. I was completely blown away by the story and the cinematography - its so ... read more »
  
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- - rtb
  - 131 reviews
  - London
  - 30 Aug 2011 at 16:30
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  so glad I rented this.
  
  Great film. beautiful scenery,and authentic atmosphere.
  
  The story is very sad, and it made me want to know more about this incredible artist,and her ... read more »
  
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- - kuducod
  - 7 reviews
  - 12 May 2011 at 19:13
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  Seraphine de senlis!
  
  A truly poignant film! The actress who plays Seraphine does such an excellent job. I was truly moved by her and totally engrossed in her story. The ... read more »
  
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- - Underworld
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  - London
  - 02 Feb 2011 at 18:42
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  A Review of Seraphine
  
  Very moving story of eccentricity descending into madness, driven by twists of fate, and the irony of success triggering the complete breakdown. Beautifully ... read more »
  
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  - ShaunOShaun
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Jan 2011 at 19:08
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  Very beautiful film
  
  A very moving 'quiet' film. Of the kind I like most.
  
  The actress who plays Seraphine is amazing, the cinematography and the scenery stunning... read more »
  
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- - Couillesduchien
  - 3 reviews
  - london
  - 05 Jan 2011 at 20:43
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  Beautifully filmed, well worth watching
  
  This is a sad, but beautiful film. Excellent cinematography (dark, powdery, moody, with flickers of pretty reasuring colour.) And excellent set decoration. Also... read more »
  
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- - thejerseygirl
  - 25 reviews
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  - 03 Jan 2011 at 21:56
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  Beautiful film
  
  A beautifully acted movie and very touching. Very atmospheric. Yolande Moreau is truly a wonderful actress. A true story. Recommended.
  
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  - London
  - 30 Mar 2010 at 22:30
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  Worth seeing but ...
  
  An interesting piece of art history but, somehow, not an entirely satisfying film.
  
  Seraphine is a little too irritating both as a saintly simpleton ... read more »
  
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  - Tuttle
  - 25 reviews
  - Newdigate
  - 04 Apr 2010 at 23:08
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  An unusual art film, of a not very likable artist
  
  I was disappointed. The initial dramatic sensation, caused by the discovery of vivid paintings by a humble charwoman, could not be sustained by her subsequent... read more »
  
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  - Bangor
  - 13 Apr 2010 at 21:32
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  A Review of Seraphine
  
  Very moving story of eccentricity descending into madness, driven by twists of fate, and the irony of success triggering the complete breakdown. Beautifully ... read more »
  
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  - ShaunOShaun
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Jan 2011 at 19:08
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  atmospheric and haunting
  
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  A fascinating story about an artist few have heard of. An outstanding performance by Yolande Moreau shows a woman who was orphaned early in life, and took ... read more »
  
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  - New Malden
  - 29 Jun 2010 at 20:46
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  Beautifully shot story
  
  This film takes you on Seraphine's journey from the lows to the highs and back down again.
  
  Wonderfully acted and beautifully shot this film ... read more »
  
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- - claytob
  - 7 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 21 May 2010 at 10:06
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  Absolutely astonishing
  
  I dont know how I came across this film - just by chance I suppose. How lucky for me. I was completely blown away by the story and the cinematography - its so ... read more »
  
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- - rtb
  - 131 reviews
  - London
  - 30 Aug 2011 at 16:30
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  Interesting and different
  
  Do you like French films? looking for one which is unusual?
  
  Pour yourself a glass of red wine, take the phone off the hook, dim the lights and enjoy ... read more »
  
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- - makken123
  - 10 reviews
  - England
  - 14 Apr 2010 at 17:02
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  Superb Film!
  
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  This film was a genuine find. I loved the cinematography, the paintings were beautiful and the film has, in itself made me research the painter and the '... read more »
  
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  - Burton-on-Trent
  - 06 Aug 2010 at 14:28
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  Very beautiful film
  
  A very moving 'quiet' film. Of the kind I like most.
  
  The actress who plays Seraphine is amazing, the cinematography and the scenery stunning... read more »
  
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- - Couillesduchien
  - 3 reviews
  - london
  - 05 Jan 2011 at 20:43

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  The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent critic and collector William Uhde, she came to prominence between the wars grouped with other naïve painters like Henri ...