
"Adjani is possessed in this movie. It is not one of those leisurely costume dramas in which people in beautiful costumes move through elegant rooms.
Her eyes always look haunted."
— Roger Ebert
March 4 Huntington, NY CINEMA ARTS CENTRE
"Adjani is possessed in this movie. It is not one of those leisurely costume dramas in which people in beautiful costumes move through elegant rooms.
Her eyes always look haunted."
— Roger Ebert
France, 1988
Director: Bruno Nuytten
Producer: Bernard Artigues, Christian Fechner, Isabelle Adjani
Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Madeleine Robinson
Screenwriter: Bruno Nuytten, Marilyn Goldin, Misa Terami
Based on the book by Reine-Marie Paris
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Music: Gabriel Yared
Genre: Drama, Biography, History, Romance
Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Language: French with English subtitles
Running Time: 175 minutes
Synopsis:
Camille Claudel (Isabelle Adjani), a talented young sculptor, leaps at the opportunity to work at famed sculptor Auguste Rodin's (Gérard Depardieu) studio. Romance interferes with Claudel's stubborn pursuit of pure art as she runs up against Rodin's expectations.
Awards and Recognition:
Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination (Academy Awards, 1990)
Best Foreign Language Film (Academy Awards, 1990)
Best Actress (Berlin International Film Festival, 1989)
Best Film, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design (César Awards, 1989)
Top Foreign Films (National Board of Review, 1989)
Restoration:
Restored in 4K by STUDIOCANAL by L'Image Retrouvée with the support of the CNC.