Genre: Film
Grade: A-
Notable People: Michael Bouquet, Directed by Gilles Bourdos
Title: Renoir
Review I adored this quite film about the end of Renoir’s life in the south of France. The film takes place in 1915 as his wounded son is on leave from the war. Renoir has taken in a new model for his lush “plein air” impressionist nudes and she and his son have quite an interesting connection (Jean, his son, went on to become a world renowned filmmaker). This is an absolutely gorgeous film; serene and powerful. Bouquet is a revelation as the 90 year old crippled Renoir. Hope you have an “art house” theater nearby- will be a hard one to find- but worth it to do.