Artemisia (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1997, Artemisia is a drama and history film directed by Agnès Merlet, running about 98 minutes. “Her passion for her art changed the face of history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653), one of the first well-known female painters, including her youth, when she was guided and protected by her father, the painter Orazio Gentileschi.
Who’s in it. Artemisia stars Michel Serrault as Orazio Gentileschi, Valentina Cervi as Artemisia Gentileschi, Miki Manojlović as Agostino Tassi and Luca Zingaretti as Cosimo Quorli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Artemisia 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 Artemisia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Artemisia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Artemisia (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Artemisia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Artemisia worth watching?
- Artemisia holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Artemisia?
- Artemisia stars Michel Serrault, Valentina Cervi, Miki Manojlović, Luca Zingaretti and Emmanuelle Devos.
- When was Artemisia released?
- Artemisia was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
