The Artist and the Model

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The Artist and the Model

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Released Aug 2, 2013

1h 44m

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Marc Cros (Jean Rochefort), a famous sculptor, sees Mercè (Aida Folch) in the village and brings her home to sketch her.

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Stanley Kauffmann

The New Republic

This film has its own nature, almost its own reality. The sudden finish almost seems meant to make it our responsibility to comprehend the whole.

Nov 14, 2013

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

What The Artist and the Model does boast are generous performances and the odd flash of inspiration.

Sep 19, 2013

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

A whimsical black-and-white meditation upon the nature of art, set in rural southern France during the second world war.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 15, 2013

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Whether it is intended as such or not, The Artist and the Model is a rebuke to much of what we see today in the art world, either open charlatanry or tiresome self-absorption and trivia.

Feb 12, 2021

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

Trueba offers a great deal of charm, in what is a quiet, reflective drama.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Sean Burns

Metro

This is a gentle picture emphasizing discipline, hard work and patience.

May 5, 2015

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Overall decent film. The plot is kinda simple but an enjoyable piece of art.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Beautiful, reflective black and white French film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Believe it or not, the story happens during the second world war. The germans are not much present, but their influence is felt. Beautiful and intriguing story about beauty and life. God is proven in this film. I wonder if the story is true because the end seems a bit of non-sense, even though it probably means he accomplished what he wanted. It seems bizarre and out of character.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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I love Jean Rochefort, I love Claudia Cardinale, and I love Chus Lempeave. I am impressed by the beautiful newcomer who plays the refugee. I just don't like the movie, though Trueba is a favorite of mine. The story is predictable, the old man who is supposed to be full of wisdom seems full of hot air. I've just been reading about artists and the role of their models, and this movie doesn't seem to go very deep into the question. Claudia Cardinale is given a thankless job as a model who no longer inspires her husband. There is an attempt at a political subplot, at a German subplot. Jean's sculptor is no Robin, and the whole view of women is sadly limited: they are there to serve food, clean up, or pose nude. Oh yes, and listen to the men's wisdom. Disappointing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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My kind of european movie: simple, elegant, well-acted, and with an amazing cinematography.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Otra peli que no es de mi estilo,muy lenta.4/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Fernando Trueba

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Jean Rochefort

Marc Cros

Aida Folch

Mercè

Claudia Cardinale

Léa

Chus Lampreave

María

Götz Otto

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Synopsis

Marc Cros (Jean Rochefort), a famous sculptor, sees Mercè (Aida Folch) in the village and brings her home to sketch her.

Director: Fernando Trueba
Producer: Anne de Luz, Cristina Huete
Screenwriter: Jean-Claude Carrière, Fernando Trueba, Jean-Claude Carrière, Fernando Trueba
Distributor: Cohen Media Group
Production Co: Fernando Trueba P.C., S.A.
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.0K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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