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Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son. Renoir locates a fascin...

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Other Authors: Bourdos, Gilles, 1963- (Screenwriter), Rottiers, Vincent (Actor), Bouquet, Michel (Actor), Theret, Christa (Actor), Doret, Thomas (Actor), Renoir, Jacques
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:French dialogue; English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Subjects:
Renoir, Jean, > 1894-1979 > Drama.
Renoir, Auguste, > 1841-1919 > Drama.
Hessling, Catherine, > 1900-1979 > Drama.
Painters > France > Biography > Drama.
Motion picture producers and directors > Biography > Drama.
Foreign films.
Motion pictures, French.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son. Renoir locates a fascinating moment of change, with one century's way of thinking giving way to the next.
Item Description:Based on the book, Le tableau amoureux by Jacques Renoir.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.
Extras: interviews with Michel Bouquet and Vincent Rottiers ; trailer.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; NTSC; widescreen.
Audience:Rating: R.