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Léopold R.

1998

93 minutes

DramaHistory

Overview

The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of the artist's suicide with the help of his voluminous correspondence.

Top Cast

Robert Bouvier headshot

Robert Bouvier

Le narrateur

Jacques Bailliart headshot

Jacques Bailliart

M. Delécluze

Carlo Brandt headshot

Carlo Brandt

Victor Schnetz

Caroline Gasser headshot

Caroline Gasser

Adèle Robert