IMDb > La belle noiseuse (1991)
La belle noiseuse
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

La belle noiseuse (1991) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 14 | slideshow) Videos
La belle noiseuse (1991) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)

Oscar Nominations    Photos    more »

Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   2,245 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Pascal Bonitzer (scenario) and
Christine Laurent (scenario) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for La belle noiseuse on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
4 September 1991 (France) more
Genre:
Plot:
The former famous painter Frenhofer lives quietly with his wife on his countryside residence in the French Provence... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
5 wins & 6 nominations more
User Reviews:
I guess I enjoy watching paint dry more (38 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Michel Piccoli ... Edouard Frenhofer
Jane Birkin ... Liz

Emmanuelle Béart ... Marianne
Marianne Denicourt ... Julienne
David Bursztein ... Nicolas
Gilles Arbona ... Porbus
Marie Belluc ... Magali
Marie-Claude Roger ... Françoise
Leïla Remili ... La servante
Daphne Goodfellow ... Deux touristes
Susan Robertson ... Deux touristes
Bernard Dufour ... La main du peintre
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
236 min | South Korea:93 min
Language:
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There was no script per se. The film was shot in sequential order and the day's shooting was dictated by what had been filmed the day before. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In Frenhofer's studio, the position of Marianne's legs changes between the long shot (right leg bent and forward) and close shot (left leg bent and forward) when Frenhofer is telling them that they will be unhappy as well. more
Movie Connections:
Version of Divertimento (1991) more
Soundtrack:
Petrouchka more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
15 out of 19 people found the following review useful.
I guess I enjoy watching paint dry, 28 May 2001
Author: kdufre00 from Boston, MA

Until last night, I have shied away from this film due to its daunting 4-hour length. But watching Jacques Rivette's "La Belle Noiseuse" was not nearly as difficult as I feared it might be. In fact, it actually feels liberating to watch a film that doesn't limit itself to a predetermined time constraint. With most films that rely heavily on an advancing plot, any possible lulls may wear on the viewer. "La Belle Noiseuse" boldly eschews the artifice of plot and standard pacing, and deeply focuses on its story of an artist, Frenhofer (played by Michel Piccoli), finding inspiration in a young model (played by Emmanuelle Beart) to paint again after a 10-year hiatus.

The drawing scenes alone really held my interest. Presented with little dialogue, they really made me feel as if I were witnessing art unfold, which is nothing less than exhilarating. It was also fascinating to see this in combination with the subtle development and changes that take place within Beart's character, Marianne, as she transforms from a fidgety, resentful subject to an impassioned muse who sheds away all corporeal pretense and lends her bare soul to the canvas. Giving support to the complex and nuanced performances of the two leads, the waiflike Jane Birkin is also a standout in the role of Liz, the artist's wife, especially in the later scenes in which she expresses conflict with her husband's art.

I am glad that I have finally seen this movie, and I definitely encourage anyone with a curiosity about this movie to see it too. All it requires is four hours of your time and an open mind. "La Belle Noiseuse" is an extremely long film, but never boring. Watching this film is like slowly immersing your body into a hot bath. Your enjoyment of it all depends on how willing you are to adapt yourself to its pacing. But like a hot bath, it takes a little adjustment.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (38 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for La belle noiseuse (1991)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
What the real-but-hiden painting is about? Yier
Liked it but felt Uneasy poe-30
Great 4 hour movie nccomet
3-disc definitive edition in the US? tongtai
Beautiful stiblet
Difference between region 1 and region 2 on dvd? funnyvlad
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Tous les matins du monde L'ennui Mr. & Mrs. Bridge The Pillow Book Swimming Pool
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb France section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.