Camille Claudel - smARTfilms: Mentors

550 Winslow Way East,Bainbridge Island WA 98110

03 January, 2023

Description

(1988) R 2h55m French with English subtitles NOTE: DUE TO THE LONG RUNNING TIME OF THIS FILM, THE EVENING SCREENING WILL START AT 6:00 INSTEAD OF OUR REGULAR 7:00 START TIME When renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin (Gérard Depardieu) notices the raw sculpting talent of the beautiful and precocious Camille Claudel (Isabelle Adjani), the two artists begin a scandalous love affair. Camille becomes Auguste's muse and assistant, sacrificing her own work to contribute to his sculptures. However, when her work goes unrecognized and she desires attention of her own, Camille is left alone and gradually spirals into mental illness.