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Sadness and Beauty (1985)

Original title: Tristesse et beauté

1985-08-28 · 1h 40m · FR
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Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.

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Joy Fleury Director, WriterPierre GrilletWriter

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Charlotte RamplingCharlotte RamplingLéa UénoMyriem RousselMyriem RousselPrudenceAndrzej ŻuławskiAndrzej ŻuławskiHugo PierjoyreBéatrice AgeninBéatrice AgeninAgatha

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1107664Actor preference353617 · 187665 · 58692Country preferenceFrDecade preference1980

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What is Sadness and Beauty about?

Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.

How long is Sadness and Beauty?

Sadness and Beauty has a runtime of 100 minutes.