Violette(2013)
Violette Synopsis
Born out of wedlock early in the last century, Violette Leduc meets Simone de Beauvoir in postwar Saint-Germain-des-Près. An intense lifelong relationship develops between the two women authors, based on Violette's quest for freedom through writing and on Simone's conviction that she holds in her hands the destiny of an extraordinary writer.
Violette (2013) is a drama film directed by Martin Provost, released on September 6, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet and Frans Boyer. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Provost
- Writers:
- Martin Provost, Marc Abdelnour, René de Ceccatty
- Producers:
- Miléna Poylo, Gilles Sacuto
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Cape
- Composer:
- Hugues Tabar-Nouval
- Production:
- TS Productions
- Status:
- Released
Violette (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Violette before you stream it.
Violette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emmanuelle Devos
as Violette Leduc
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Simone de Beauvoir
Olivier Gourmet
as Jacques Guérin
Frans Boyer
as Le jeune paysan
Catherine Hiegel
as Berthe Leduc
Jacques Bonnaffé
as Jean Genet
Olivier Py
as Maurice Sachs
Nathalie Richard
as Hermine
Stanley Weber
as Le jeune maçon
Jean Toscane
as Monsieur Motté
Nicole Colchat
as Madame Belaval
Fabrizio Rongione
as Yvon Belaval
Key crew
Directed by Martin Provost, written by Martin Provost, Marc Abdelnour and René de Ceccatty, produced by Miléna Poylo and Gilles Sacuto.
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Violette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 59 ratings.
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Violette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Violette online?
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Violette (2013) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Violette?
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The main cast of Violette (2013) includes Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Frans Boyer and Catherine Hiegel. The film was directed by Martin Provost. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Violette released?
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Violette was released on September 6, 2013 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Violette worth watching?
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Violette (2013) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Violette?
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Yes. The official Violette trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.