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Violette

122h 12m2013Martin Provost
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 86%Metacritic: 72/100
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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.

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What is Violette (2013) about?

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.

Who stars in Violette?

Violette stars Emmanuelle Devos (Violette Leduc), Sandrine Kiberlain (Simone de Beauvoir), Olivier Gourmet (Jacques Guérin), Frans Boyer (Le jeune paysan), Catherine Hiegel (Berthe Leduc). The film was directed by Martin Provost.

How long is Violette?

Violette has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated 12.

Is Violette worth watching?

Violette holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Biography, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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