Violette(2013)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Martin Provost
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Cast
Emmanuelle Devos
Violette Leduc
Sandrine Kiberlain
Simone de Beauvoir
Olivier Gourmet
Jacques Guérin
Frans Boyer
Le jeune paysan
Catherine Hiegel
Berthe Leduc
Jacques Bonnaffé
Jean Genet
Olivier Py
Maurice Sachs
Nathalie Richard
Hermine
Stanley Weber
Le jeune maçon
Jean Toscane
Monsieur Motté
Nicole Colchat
Madame Belaval
Fabrizio Rongione
Yvon Belaval
Erwan Creignou
Marcel
Vincent Schmitt
Un forain
Jean-Paul Dubois
Ernest
Paulette Frantz
Madame Moustier
Valérie Kéruzoré
La secrétaire des éditions Gallimard
Sylvie Jobert
La libraire
Violette — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Violette?+
Violette is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Violette come out?+
Violette was released in 2013.
How long is Violette?+
Violette runs for 132 minutes (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Who directed Violette?+
Violette was directed by Martin Provost.
Who stars in Violette?+
Violette stars Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Frans Boyer and Catherine Hiegel.
Is Violette worth watching?+
Violette holds a 5.9/10 rating from 59 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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