Directed by:
Bruno NuyttenCinematography:
Pierre LhommeComposer:
Gabriel YaredCast:
Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Alain Cuny, Madeleine Robinson, Maxime Leroux, Katrine Boorman, Roger Planchon, François Berléand, Danièle Lebrun (more)Plots(1)
The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed performance by Isabelle Adjanai (Subway). Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin (Gerard Depardieu, Cyrano de Bergerac), the film traces the development of their intense romantic bond. The growth of this relationship coincides with the rise of Claudel's career, helping her overcome prejudices against female artists. However, their romance soon sours, due to the increasing pressures of Rodin's fame and his love for another woman. These difficulties combine with her increasing doubts about the value of her work, driving Claudel into an emotional tumult that threatens to become insanity. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1990 - Isabelle Adjani (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1990 - Bruno Nuytten (Best Foreign Language Film)
César Awards
- 1989 - Best Film
- 1989 - Isabelle Adjani (Best Actress)
- 1989 - Pierre Lhomme (Best Cinematography)
- 1989 - Best Costume Design
- 1989 - Best Production Design
- 1989 - Gérard Depardieu (Best Actor)
- 1989 - Alain Cuny (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1989 - Laurent Grévill (Most Promising Actor)
- 1989 - Gabriel Yared (Best Original Music)
- 1989 - Best Sound
- 1989 - Best Editing
- 1989 - Bruno Nuytten (Best First Film)
Golden Globes
- 1990 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1989 - Best Foreign Language Film
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1989 - Isabelle Adjani (Silver Bear for Best Actress)
- 1989 - Bruno Nuytten (Golden Bear for Best Film)