THE ARTIST AND THE MODEL (2003)
A film by Fernando Trueba
In a secluded French border town during the Nazi occupation of
WWII, an ageing artist, Marc Cros (Jean Rochefort), is once again
inspired to pick up his tools after his wife Lea (Claudia Cardinale)
brings home a refugee on the run from Franco’s Spain, the beautiful
but naïve Merce (Aida Folch). Amidst his peaceful, hilltop idyll, an
unlikely friendship develops between the young girl, just starting out
in life, and the old man who senses his end is approaching.
Directed by the Oscar-Winning Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque,
Chico & Rita) and starring Jean Rochefort in a quietly magnetic
central performance, THE ARTIST AND THE MODEL is a deeply
moving meditation on the artistic process and the very nature of
humanity. With sumptuous black and white cinematography and a
memorable supporting role from 60s screen beauty Claudia
Cardinale, THE ARTIST AND THE MODEL is an unforgettable tale
of life and love, sacrifice and devotion.
“an impeccably
played gem, whose ideas are as potent as its imagery”
4 STARS
EMPIRE
“mesmerising” 4 STARS
Nick Duncalf, 60SECONDREVIEWS
“beautiful”4 STARS
DAILY TELEGRAPH
“a sparkling, soul-brightening gem.”
Nicholas Barber, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
4 STARS
TOTAL FILM
WINNER – BEST DIRECTOR – San Sebastian Film Festival 2012
Bonus Features:
• Interview with director Fernando Trueba
• Stills gallery
• Theatrical trailer
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 98 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: France, Spain
Language: French, Catalan with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM674
Barcode: 5060301630196