Renoir

111 minutes

FRANCE

In his twilight years, celebrated impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir is tormented by the loss of his wife, the pains of his arthritic old age and the terrible news that his son Jean has been wounded in action. But when a young girl miraculously enters his world, the old painter is filled with a new, wholly unexpected energy. Blazing with life, radiantly beautiful, Andre will become his last model and the wellspring of a remarkable rejuvenation. Back at the family home to convalesce, Jean too falls under the spell of the new, redheaded star in the Renoir firmament. In their Mediterranean Eden - and in the face of his father's fierce opposition - he falls in love with this wild, untamable spirit--and as he does so, within weak-willed, battle-shaken Jean, a filmmaker begins to grow.

86% on the CINEMETER

STL

82% - Mar 10, 2013

As close to a perfect movie as I‚Äôve seen in a while. Great story told subtly. Beautiful light, color, somewhat like a Renoir painting.
St. Louis Member

Tr√©s magnique! Full of beautiful imagery and it‚Äôs a beautiful way to blend both, familial generations and artistic movements!
St. Louis Member

Beautiful at many levels: visually, emotionally, and intellectually. Enthralling contrasts of light, color, personalities, and values‚Äîan extremely enjoyable experience!
St. Louis Member

88% - Mar 10, 2013

Felt like I stepped into a Renoir painting. Visally stunning, a feast for the senses. Flawless acting, and interesting use of light and the sounds of wind.
San Francisco Member

One of our best speakers - I will never look at a Renoir or impressionist painting without thinking of this movie. Thanks for bringing us a film I might not have gone to on my own.
San Francisco Member

Visually luscious, but disjointed and overlong.
San Francisco Member

78% - Mar 3, 2013

Interesting meditation on the dichotomy between sensual luminosity and beastly carnality.
Greater New Haven Member

Absolutely beautiful film. So much of it was like gazing at a magnificent painting. She was perfect as his model and muse.
Greater New Haven Member

Art within art! A visual masterpiece, composed of countless exquisite stills! A total treat - let it go on for another 10 hours!
Greater New Haven Member

MIL

87% - Mar 24, 2013

The film itself felt like a series of paintings. It's a beautiful film.
Milwaukee Member

Beautiful cinematography.
Milwaukee Member

Slow and long examination of an aging artist. Painterly yet distant--perhaps much like Renoir himself.
Milwaukee Member

BOCA

89% - Mar 3, 2013

An interesting study of genius, family relationships, triumph and pain.
Boca Raton Member

Beautiful vistas, beautiful women.
Boca Raton Member

Interesting to learn more about Renoir-- father and son.
Boca Raton Member

ATL

91% - Mar 10, 2013

How appropriate that a film with this subject could constantly STUN the viewer with every shot: color, lighting, highlights!!
Atlanta Member

Exquisitely beautiful. The scenery, lighting, visual and musical score were gorgeous.
Atlanta Member

This movie is a Renoir painting that moves and speaks. It's about the color, not the line.
Atlanta Member

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