The Cézanne Affair (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, The Cézanne Affair is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Sergio Rubini, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Gabriele returns home in southern Italy to bid farewell to his father Ernesto, a former stationmaster in a small town not far from Bari. The old man reawakens in Gabriele memories of his childhood, of his loving mother, his uncle, his friends... but also of his father's rage and bitterness over his failure in achieving his artistic ambitions: Ernesto was convinced he was destined to be a famous painter, and was willing to sacrifice everything for this belief, even his own dignity – and this made his son swear that he wouldn't turn out like him. Only now, many years later, through chance and circumstances, Gabriele begins to understand Ernesto and to see what sort of person his father really was.
Who’s in it. The Cézanne Affair stars Sergio Rubini as Ernesto Rossetti, Valeria Golino as Franca Rossetti, Riccardo Scamarcio as Pinuccio and Gianpiero Alicchio as Dottore Paruzzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Cézanne Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cézanne Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cézanne Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cézanne Affair (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cézanne Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cézanne Affair worth watching?
- The Cézanne Affair holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cézanne Affair?
- The Cézanne Affair stars Sergio Rubini, Valeria Golino, Riccardo Scamarcio, Gianpiero Alicchio and Fabrizio Gifuni.
- When was The Cézanne Affair released?
- The Cézanne Affair was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.