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- 2013
- R
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 51 m
- 2013
- R
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 51 m
Summary Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son.
Directed By: Gilles Bourdos
Written By: Jacques Renoir, Jérôme Tonnerre, Michel Spinosa, Gilles Bourdos
- 2013
- R
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 51 m
- 2013
- R
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 51 m
Renoir
64
6.5
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Summary Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son.
Directed By: Gilles Bourdos
Written By: Jacques Renoir, Jérôme Tonnerre, Michel Spinosa, Gilles Bourdos
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
64
61% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
35% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
4% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
64
61% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
35% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The movie, like its subject, refuses to stir up unnecessary melodrama. There are many small conflicts and psychological undercurrents, but the closest thing to a narrative theme is the effect Andrée has on the Renoir household.
Renoir is a lush, involving film.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.5
57% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
36% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
7% Negative
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1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.5
57% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
36% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
7% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
A movie where every scene is straight out of a renoir painting. The pace is slower than blockbuster adventure movies, speed being sacrificed in the service of character development, and allowing time for the eye to absorb and appreciate the beauty and honesty of the performances given by a talented cast. The cinematography and direction make this a film likely to be appreciated by most art film lovers. The bad news... no big car chases, no messy murders, and nobody with superpowers... just a deep, rich, film that will leave you feeling glad you went. My wife and I both enjoyed this film. One caution, there is a fair amount of nudity... by one of the loveliest young actresses to grace the silver screen in many decades (Ms. Christa Theret). The nudity is sensitively and tastefully handled, never gratuitous, and always appropriate to the storyline.
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Renoir at least looks like a great movie. If you want a full-scale immersion in this material, I recommend “Renoir, My Father,” Jean Renoir’s wonderful 1958 biography. This book is the touchstone for all matters Renoir, both père and fils.
Wisely, director Gilles Bourdos keeps the pace slow, what with all the tensions beneath the surface: Oedipal conflict, career choices, even class struggle.
Unfortunately, for all the beauty, director Gilles Bourdos goes no further than simply observing surfaces.
Renoir is great at capturing some of the details of daily life within this unique household and conveying an Impressionist atmosphere on film, but as far as telling us a story, the film is a washout.
A long string of picnics, portrait sessions, elaborate dinners, and countryside rituals, filtered through a svelte aesthetic pleasantness that ultimately corrodes its larger interests.
This movie felt like a Renoir painting. It is beautiful and clear that someone cared about making sure that every visual aspect was well thought out and carefully placed. It doesn't make you feel too happy or too sad at any time. And while experiencing it you may reflect on the reasons behind the work and question it's depth, but you can still be satisfied that it's purpose was simply to be lovely.
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The painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent the last years of his life on a country estate painting and struggling with arthritis. His son Jean (who later became the famous filmmaker) comes home from war to find an alluring young model working for his father. In addition to endless shots at the easel (with her posing nude), we watch her affect both men. All of this happens at the pace of the countryside with lovely cinematography, but little else. If you enjoy ur biographies slow and subtle, this is for you.
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Production Company
Fidélité Films,
Wild Bunch,
Mars Films,
France 2 Cinéma,
Orange Cinéma Séries,
France Télévisions,
Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
Release Date Mar 29, 2013
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating R
Website
http://renoir-movie.net/
Awards
César Awards, France
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Lumiere Awards, France
• 4 Nominations
Étoiles d'Or, France
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
