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Violette (2013)
Director: Martin Provost
Cast: Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Frans Boyer
Runtime132 min
Rating15
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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.
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Violette (2013) has received critical acclaim, with critics praising Martin Provost's sensitive direction and the performances of the lead actresses. The film was nominated for several César Awards, France's top film honors, and has a strong 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive audience reception.
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This 2013 drama directed by Martin Provost offers a captivating exploration of the complex, lifelong relationship between authors Violette Leduc and Simone de Beauvoir, anchored by powerful performances from leads Emmanuelle Devos and Sandrine Kiberlain.
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Violette is a 2013 French-Belgian biographical drama film written and directed by Martin Provost, about the French novelist Violette Leduc. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
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