L'enfance de l'art (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1988, L'enfance de l'art is a drama film directed by Francis Girod, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. This drama attempts to be a film within a film. In the outer story, Andre Dussolier stars as a film director working with drama students at the Paris Conservatory, making a film (the inner story) about a woman's obsession with a foreign desert. Wallowing in maudlin sentimentality, this feature fails to live up to the promise of its probable inspiration, Fame (1980), and was not well-received at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. However, as a medium for instructing director Francis Girod's actual students at the Paris Conservatory about the art and perils of filmmaking, it was undoubtedly a good deal more successful.
Who’s in it. L'enfance de l'art stars Clotilde de Bayser, Michel Bompoil, Anne-Marie Philipe and Yves Lambrecht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, L'enfance de l'art has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'enfance de l'art page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'enfance de l'art tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'enfance de l'art (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'enfance de l'art change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'enfance de l'art worth watching?
- L'enfance de l'art holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'enfance de l'art?
- L'enfance de l'art stars Clotilde de Bayser, Michel Bompoil, Anne-Marie Philipe, Yves Lambrecht and Bruno Wolkowitch.
- When was L'enfance de l'art released?
- L'enfance de l'art was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.