Divertimento

Released Sep 17, 1993

2h 5m

Drama

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Famous painter Edouard (Michel Piccoli) stopped working long ago and now lives in the countryside with his wife, Liz (Jane Birkin). When his friend Nicolas (David Bursztein) visits, Edouard is taken with his striking girlfriend, Marianne (Emmanuelle Beart), who inspires him to try to complete a nude portrait he gave up on years ago. At Nicolas' suggestion, Marianne agrees to serve as Edouard's model, and the painter and his new muse begin working on the difficult project.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Most interesting, Divertimento reveals Rivette’s unexpected strength as a conventional editor, which the uses of duration in all his longer films tend to obscure...

Rated: 3/4

Jun 6, 2022

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Jacques Rivette

Director

Michel Piccoli

Edouard Frenhofer

Jane Birkin

Liz

Emmanuelle Béart

Marianne

Marianne Denicourt

Julienne

David Bursztein

Nicolas Walbert

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Synopsis

Famous painter Edouard (Michel Piccoli) stopped working long ago and now lives in the countryside with his wife, Liz (Jane Birkin). When his friend Nicolas (David Bursztein) visits, Edouard is taken with his striking girlfriend, Marianne (Emmanuelle Beart), who inspires him to try to complete a nude portrait he gave up on years ago. At Nicolas' suggestion, Marianne agrees to serve as Edouard's model, and the painter and his new muse begin working on the difficult project.

Director: Jacques Rivette
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 1993, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.9K
Runtime: 2h 5m