Camille Claudel (1988)
- Starring:
- Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bruno Nuytten
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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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, 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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 159 mins
Complete Cast:
- Isabelle Adjani - Camille Claudel
- Laurent Grévill - Paul Claudel
- Madeleine Robinson - Mme. Louise-Athanaise Claudel
- Danièle Lebrun - Rose Beuret
- Madeleine Marie - Victoire
- Philippe Clevenot - Eugene Blot
- Claudine Delvaux - Concierge
- Anne Marie Pisani - Opera Singer
- Ariane Kah - Model
- Philippe Paimblanc - Giganti
- Lison Bonfils - Hostel Manager
- Martin Berleand - Robert
- Patrick Palmero - Photographer
- Roch Leibovici - Louis
- François Berléand - Dr. Michaux
- Gérard Depardieu - Auguste Rodin
- Alain Cuny - Louis-Prosper Claudel
- Katrine Boorman - Jessie Lipscomb
- Aurelle Doazan - Louise Claudel
- Maxime Leroux - Claude Debussy
- Roger Planchon - Morhardt
- Jean-Pierre Sentier - Limet
- Francois Revillard - Bailiff
- Michel Beroff - Orchestra Conductor
- Hester Wilcox - Adele
- Dany Simon - Mme. Morhardt
- Eric Lorvoire - Ferdinand de Massary
- Flaminio Corcos - Schwob
- Benoit Vergne - Auguste Beuret
- Gerard Darier - Marcel
- Director(s):
- Bruno Nuytten
- Writer(s):
- Bruno Nuytten, Marilyn Goldin
- Producer(s):
- Isabelle Adjani, Christian Fechner, Bernard Artigues
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language, Nudity)
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- 1989 - Camille Claudel - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Actress
- 1988 - Camille Claudel - French Academy of Cinema - Best Production Design
- 1988 - Camille Claudel - French Academy of Cinema - Best Cinematography
- 1988 - Camille Claudel - French Academy of Cinema - Best Picture
- 1988 - Camille Claudel - French Academy of Cinema - Best Costumes
- 1988 - Camille Claudel - French Academy of Cinema - Best Actress
