Séraphine (2009): Ratings & Plot
Séraphine is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Martin Provost. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Martin Provost
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Music Box Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Séraphine About?
The premise of Séraphine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This poignant biopic portrays Séraphine Louis, a gifted but initially unrecognized servant, who discovers her artistic talent through a series of striking, naive paintings. Her work gains increasing attention between the World Wars, leading to a period of fame alongside Henri Rousseau. However, her life takes a tragic turn as she descends into mental illness, ultimately fading into obscurity amidst the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II.
The Director of Séraphine
Directed by Martin Provost.
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Director Martin Provost
Séraphine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Séraphine 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Séraphine Plot Summary
What happens in Séraphine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Séraphine tells the quiet, remarkable story of Séraphine Louis, a middle‑aged housekeeper whose untaught gift for painting slowly emerges as something deeply profound and uniquely expressive. Drawing on what she believes to be religious guidance, she moves through a world of modest means with an unshakable reverence for beauty found in nature. Her daily walks to work become small pilgrimages—moments where she pauses to admire trees, to breathe, and to let the natural world seep into her art. Early on, the film notes the unusual materials that feed her palette: soil from plants and even a trace of blood from a dead pig.
Full summary
The whole story of Séraphine, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Séraphine?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Séraphine Louis's occupation at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Séraphine
3 cars on screen, including the 1913 Fiat Tipo 1A and the 1924 Delage DI.
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1913 Fiat Tipo 1A Important role -
1924 Delage DI Minor role -
1917 Ford Model T Background role
Séraphine Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “塞拉菲娜” and “세라핀”.
- Also known as
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- 塞拉菲娜
- 세라핀
- 花落花开
- סראפין
- Серафина из Санлиса
- Серафин
- Serafina
- Το Χάρισμα της Σεραφίν
- Seraphine
- 花落花開
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Séraphine FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Séraphine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Séraphine?
Séraphine runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Séraphine released?
Séraphine was released on June 5, 2009.
Who directed Séraphine?
Séraphine was directed by Martin Provost.
More films by Martin Provost How is Séraphine rated?
Séraphine has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Séraphine have a post-credit scene?
No. Séraphine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Séraphine in?
The original language of Séraphine is French.
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