Violette
Originally released in 2013. Violette is a drama film. directed by Martin Provost. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, and Olivier Gourmet
Synopsis
Born out of wedlock early in the last century, Violette Leduc meets Simone de Beauvoir in postwar Saint-Germain-des-Près. An intense lifelong relationship develops between the two women authors, based on Violette's quest for freedom through writing and on Simone's conviction that she holds in her hands the destiny of an extraordinary writer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Emmanuelle Devos
as Violette Leduc
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Simone de Beauvoir
Olivier Gourmet
as Jacques Guérin
Frans Boyer
as Le jeune paysan
Catherine Hiegel
as Berthe Leduc
Jacques Bonnaffé
as Jean Genet
Olivier Py
as Maurice Sachs
Nathalie Richard
as Hermine
Stanley Weber
as Le jeune maçon
Jean Toscane
as Monsieur Motté
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- TS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Violette about?
Born out of wedlock early in the last century, Violette Leduc meets Simone de Beauvoir in postwar Saint-Germain-des-Près. An intense lifelong relationship develops between the two women authors, b...
Who directed Violette?
Violette was directed by Martin Provost.
How long is Violette?
Violette has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Violette released?
Violette was released on September 6, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Violette?
The main cast of Violette includes Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Frans Boyer, Catherine Hiegel.