Du Fond du Coeur: Germaine et Benjamin (1994)

Genres - Drama, Romance  |   Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature]  |   Run Time - 138 min.  |   Countries - France  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan

This film which dramatizes the tempestuous love affair between Benjamin Constant, a Franco Swiss author and statesman, and Madame de Stael was shot with a unique and innovative process. The movie was first in high-definition digital video which was subsequently transferred to 35mm. The film begins in 1794 and chronicles the 20 year love-hate relationship between Constant and de Stael with a special emphasis upon the intelligence and drive of Madame de Stael.

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writing, intelligence [knowledge], love, statesman