Séraphine
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The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent critic and collector William Uhde, she came to prominence between the wars grouped with other naïve painters like Henri Rouseau only to descend into madness and obscurity with the onset of the Great Depression and World War II.
Séraphine is a 2008 historical drama about Séraphine Louis, a French self-taught painter who rose from humble servant to celebrated naïve artist in the interwar period, only to descend into obscurity during the Great Depression and World War II. The film traces her tragic journey from discovery by prominent art critic William Uhde to her eventual mental decline. Based on the real life of this remarkable outsider artist, the movie explores themes of artistic talent, social class, and the fragility of success.
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Yolande MoreauSéraphine Louis, dite Séraphine de Senlis
Ulrich TukurWilhelm Uhde
Anne BennentAnne-Marie Uhde
Geneviève MnichMme Duphot
Nico RognerHelmut Kolle
Adélaïde LerouxMinouche
Françoise LebrunLa mère supérieure
Hélène HardouinLa propriétaire
Serge LarivièreDuval
Léna BrébanSœur Marguerite
Sandrine BodenesMarie-Louise- Muriel RiouBerthe
Dominique PozzettoAnatole Duphot
Josette MénardLa bouchère
Xavier PottierLe boucher
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When was Séraphine released?
Séraphine was released on October 1, 2008.
What is Séraphine about?
The film tells the true story of Séraphine Louis (1864-1942), a French servant who became a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by art critic William Uhde, she gained prominence in the 1920s-1930s alongside other naïve painters, but suffered a mental breakdown and disappeared into obscurity after the stock market crash and World War II.
Is Séraphine based on a true story?
Yes, Séraphine is based on the real life of French painter Séraphine Louis, also known as Séraphine de Senlis, who lived from 1864 to 1942.
Where can I watch Séraphine?
Séraphine was released theatrically in 2008 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though specific availability depends on your region and current licensing agreements.
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