Séraphine
Summary
The true story of Séraphine Louis, a simple, devout housekeeper who in 1905, at the age of 41, began painting brilliantly colorful canvases. In 1912, a German art critic discovered her paintings while she was working as his maid. Tells the story of the relationship between the avant-garde dealer an... Full description
Summary: |
The true story of Séraphine Louis, a simple, devout housekeeper who in 1905, at the age of 41, began painting brilliantly colorful canvases. In 1912, a German art critic discovered her paintings while she was working as his maid. Tells the story of the relationship between the avant-garde dealer and the visionary cleaning lady, forging a testament to the mysteries of creativity and the resilience of one woman's spirit. |
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Item Description: |
DVD release of the 2008 motion picture. Special features: original theatrical trailer; making of featurette; gallery of Séraphine's paintings. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (125 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD ; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Awards: |
Winner: Seven Césars (France's equivalent of the Academy Awards). |
Production Credits: |
Image, Laurent Brunet ; montage, Ludo Troch ; musique composée et dirigée par Michael Galasso. |