The Children of the Century(1999)
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The Children of the Century Synopsis
True tale of the tumultuous love affair between two French literary icons of the 19th Century, novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. But their affair falls apart during an excursion to Venice, Italy where Musset is distracted by drugs and Sand by a handsome doctor.
The Children of the Century (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Diane Kurys, released on September 12, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Stefano Dionisi and Robin Renucci. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Diane Kurys
- Writers:
- Murray Head, Diane Kurys, François-Olivier Rousseau
- Producers:
- Diane Kurys, Alain Sarde
- Cinematographer:
- Vilko Filač
- Composer:
- Luis Bacalov
- Production:
- Studio Images 5, Alexandre Films, Conseil Général de l'Indre, Film4 Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, PROCIREP, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
The Children of the Century Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliette Binoche
as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant
Benoît Magimel
as Alfred de Musset
Stefano Dionisi
as Pietro Pagello
Robin Renucci
as François Buloz
Karin Viard
as Marie Dorval
Isabelle Carré
as Aimée d'Alton
Patrick Chesnais
as Gustave Planche
Arnaud Giovaninetti
as Alfred Tattet
Denis Podalydès
as Sainte-Beuve
- Olivier Foubert
Olivier Foubert
as Paul de Musset
Marie-France Mignal
as Mme. de Musset
Michel Robin
as Larive
Key crew
Directed by Diane Kurys, written by Murray Head, Diane Kurys and François-Olivier Rousseau, produced by Diane Kurys and Alain Sarde.
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The Children of the Century Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Children of the Century – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children of the Century online?
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The Children of the Century (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Children of the Century?
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The main cast of The Children of the Century (1999) includes Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Stefano Dionisi, Robin Renucci and Karin Viard. The film was directed by Diane Kurys. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children of the Century released?
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The Children of the Century was released on September 12, 1999 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Children of the Century worth watching?
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The Children of the Century (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.