Renoir (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Gilles Bourdos
Writer: Gilles Bourdos, Jacques Renoir, Jérôme Tonnerre, Michel Spinosa
Production & Genre
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Companies: Fidélité Films, France 2 Cinéma, Mars Films, Wild Bunch
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: 1910s, based on true story, côte d'azur, painter, painting, pierre-auguste renoir
Story
In the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir, son of renowned Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, returns to their family home on the French Riviera after being wounded in World War I. Accompanying him is Andrée Heuschling, who becomes a source of inspiration and enchantment for both father and son. The dynamics between Jean, his father, and Andrée evolve as they all grapple with the realities of war, aging, and art.
Summary
Renoir, directed by Gilles Bourdos in 2012, is a biographical drama set against the backdrop of World War I and the Côte d'Azur. The film explores themes of inspiration, love, and the passage of time through the lens of true events involving the renowned Renoir family. While not an exhaustive biography, it provides a glimpse into the life of Pierre-Auguste Renoir towards the end of his career and the impact of war on his son Jean.
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