La belle noiseuse (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: France, Switzerland
Alternative Title: Красивата драка, A Bela Intrigante, Die schöne Querulantin, Den skønne strigle, La bella mentirosa, La belle noiseuse - tuntematon mestariteos, I oraia kavgatzou, A szép bajkeverő, La bella scontrosa, Utsukushiki Isakai-me, La bella latosa, Piękna złośnica, A Bela Impertinente, Den sköna satmaran, Очаровательная проказница, The Beautiful Troublemaker
Director: Jacques Rivette
Writer: Christine Laurent, Honoré de Balzac, Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer
Summary
Directed by Jacques Rivette in 1991, 'La Belle Noiseuse' is a French drama that explores themes of creativity, artistic obsession, and relationships through the lens of painting. Set on a countryside estate in Provence, the film is based on Georges Bataille's novel of the same name. The story unfolds around Frenhofer, an aging painter who finds inspiration again when Marianne becomes his muse for 'La Belle Noiseuse'. As the painting progresses, it triggers complex dynamics between the characters and raises profound questions about art, desire, and reality.