Camille Claudel 1915
Ms. Binoche's portrayal of Camille is one of the most wrenching performances she has given.
Camille Claudel 1915
In CAMILLE CLAUDEL 1915, Juliette Binoche gives a mesmerizing performance as Auguste Rodin's protégé (and later mistress), and sister of the Christian/mystic poet Paul Claudel. Inspired by the correspondence between Paul and Camille, writer/director Bruno Dumont (Humanité, La Vie de Jesus) focuses on Camille Claudel's struggle to find understanding and recognition as an artist - and the moments before her brother's visit while she is confined to a mental institution.
Shot in a real psychiatric asylum, Dumont brings together a supporting cast comprised of real-life patients and their actual nurses that, alongside Binoche, create an emotionally intense ensemble - and a rare cinematic experience. While the camera rarely ventures outside of her prison's thick walls, the story of Claudel's 29-year confinement is in itself a tale of defiance against social norms - and a testament to the power of creativity and fortitude.
Shot in a real psychiatric asylum, Dumont brings together a supporting cast comprised of real-life patients and their actual nurses that, alongside Binoche, create an emotionally intense ensemble - and a rare cinematic experience. While the camera rarely ventures outside of her prison's thick walls, the story of Claudel's 29-year confinement is in itself a tale of defiance against social norms - and a testament to the power of creativity and fortitude.
Genre
Drama,
Bio-pic
Web Site
Runtime
97
Language
French
Director
Bruno Dumont
Cast
Juliette Binoche
Awards:
Nominee, Golden Bear, Berlin International Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
Jeremy Mathews, Paste Magazine
Art and madness have always coexisted, but Camille Claudel, 1915 is about what happens when you take away the art and stifle a troubled, extraordinary mind. Built around a poignant, controlled performance from Juliette Binoche, French writer/director Bruno Dumont’s film looks to understand the ...
Played at
Playhouse 7 12.13.13 - 12.19.13
Town Center 5 12.13.13 - 12.19.13
Royal 12.13.13 - 12.19.13
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