Paris Was a Woman(1996)
Paris Was a Woman Synopsis
Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.
Paris Was a Woman (1996) is a documentary film directed by Greta Schiller, released on February 19, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Greta Schiller
- Writers:
- Andrea Weiss
- Producers:
- Andrea Weiss, Greta Schiller, Frances Berrigan
- Production:
- Jezebel Productions
- Status:
- Released
Paris Was a Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliet Stevenson
as Narrator (voice)
- Shari Benstock
Shari Benstock
as Self
- Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein
as Self (archive footage)
- Alice B. Toklas
Alice B. Toklas
as Self (archive footage)
- Janet Flanner
Janet Flanner
as Self (archive footage)
- Samuel Steward
Samuel Steward
as Self (archive footage)
Marie Laurencin
as Self (archive footage)
- Sylvia Beach
Sylvia Beach
as Self (archive footage)
- Adrienne Monnier
Adrienne Monnier
as Self (archive footage)
- Gisèle Freund
Gisèle Freund
as Self
- Jean Bernard
Jean Bernard
as Self (archive footage)
- Solita Solano
Solita Solano
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Greta Schiller, written by Andrea Weiss, produced by Andrea Weiss, Greta Schiller and Frances Berrigan.
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Paris Was a Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Paris Was a Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Paris Was a Woman?
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The main cast of Paris Was a Woman (1996) includes Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas and Janet Flanner. The film was directed by Greta Schiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paris Was a Woman released?
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Paris Was a Woman was released on February 19, 1996 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Paris Was a Woman worth watching?
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Paris Was a Woman (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.