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Bérénice (2000): Cast

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Bérénice is a 2000 drama directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe, starring Jacques Weber as Antiochus, Gérard Depardieu and Carole Bouquet. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Bérénice (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bérénice About?

The premise of Bérénice without spoilers.

An adaptation of Jean Racine’s tragedy which depicts the thwarted loves of Antiochus, Titus (the future emperor of Rome) and Berenice (the queen of Palestine).

Bérénice Themes & Keywords

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  • inner monologue
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  • emperor
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Cast & crew

Bérénice Cast & Characters

Jacques Weber leads the cast as Antiochus, with Gérard Depardieu as Titus and Carole Bouquet as Bérénice. Directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe

More films directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe: L’Abolition, The Great Meaulnes, Galilée ou L’Amour de Dieu and Old Goriot.

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FAQ

Bérénice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bérénice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bérénice?

Bérénice runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Bérénice released?

Bérénice was released on September 12, 2000.

Who directed Bérénice?

Bérénice was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.

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Who is in the cast of Bérénice?

Bérénice stars Jacques Weber as Antiochus, Gérard Depardieu as Titus and Carole Bouquet as Bérénice, among 6 credited actors.

Does Bérénice have a post-credit scene?

No. Bérénice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bérénice in?

The original language of Bérénice is French.

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