The Children of the Century (1999): Cast
The Children of the Century is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Diane Kurys, starring Juliette Binoche as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant, Benoît Magimel and Arnaud Giovaninetti. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Diane Kurys
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Studio Images 5
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Children of the Century About?
The premise of The Children of the Century without spoilers.
A passionate recounting of the stormy romance between 19th‑century French literary giants novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. Their intense bond unravels during a Venetian sojourn, where Musset succumbs to drug use and Sand becomes entangled with an attractive physician, leading to the breakup of their affair.
The Children of the Century Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love triangle
- prostitute
- erotica
- scandal
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- sex
- lesbian relationship
- female nudity
- sexuality
- brothel
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- lesbian
- le figaro the newspaper
- 19th century france
- france
- french historical setting
- writing
- 19th century
- novelist
- poet
- italy
- marriage
- frigidity
- doctor
- venice italy
- author
- f rated
- reference to william shakespeare
- reference to franz liszt
- reference to franz schubert
- crossdresser
- cross dresser
- woman dresses as a man
- obsessive love
- love letter
- intercepted letter
- urination
- mugging
- stabbed with a fork
- printing press
- female writer
- dive of death
- publisher
- la chatre france
- zoo
- tutor
- pleasure
- secret
- drawing
The Children of the Century Cast & Characters
Juliette Binoche leads the cast as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant, with Benoît Magimel as Alfred de Musset and Arnaud Giovaninetti as Alfred Tattet. Directed by Diane Kurys; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Diane Kurys
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Juliette Binoche as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant -
Benoît Magimel as Alfred de Musset - Arnaud Giovaninetti as Alfred Tattet
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Ludivine Sagnier as Hermine de Musset
Also Starring in The Children of the Century
· 11 more- Marie-France Mignal Mme. de Musset
- Olivier Foubert Paul de Musset
- Denis Podalydès Sainte-Beuve
- Karin Viard Marie Dorval
- Michel Robin Larive
- Isabelle Carré Aimée d'Alton
- Patrick Chesnais Gustave Planche
- Robin Renucci François Buloz
- Stefano Dionisi Pietro Pagello
- Franck Amiach Buloz Employee
- Capucine Daumas Italienne
More from Diane Kurys
More films directed by Diane Kurys, best-rated first: For a Woman, The Children of the Century, The One I Loved and My Mother Is Crazy.
The Children of the Century Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Az évszázad gyermekei” and “Das Liebesdrama von Venedig”.
- Also known as
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- Az évszázad gyermekei
- Das Liebesdrama von Venedig
- I figli del secolo
- Les Enfants du siècle
- Eine leidenschaftliche Affäre
- Confesiones íntimas de una mujer
- Αιώνιοι Εραστές
- Děti století
- 파리에서의 마지막 키스
- 恋恋红尘
- Діти століття
- Дети века
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- Aşkın Büyüsü, საუკუნის ბავშვები
- 年下のひと
- Amanții secolului
- Os Filhos do Século
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The Children of the Century FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Children of the Century, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Children of the Century?
The Children of the Century runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Children of the Century released?
The Children of the Century was released on September 12, 1999.
Who directed The Children of the Century?
The Children of the Century was directed by Diane Kurys.
More films by Diane Kurys Who is in the cast of The Children of the Century?
The Children of the Century stars Juliette Binoche as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant, Benoît Magimel as Alfred de Musset and Arnaud Giovaninetti as Alfred Tattet, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Children of the Century have a post-credit scene?
No. The Children of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Children of the Century in?
The original language of The Children of the Century is French.
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