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06/24/06
Children of the Century (2002)
45 %
Reviews Counted: 40 Fresh: 18 Rotten:22 Average Rating: 5.3/10
Consensus:
This romance is more soapy than historically compelling.
Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins
Synopsis: A sweepingly romantic and historic tale about two 19th-century writers and their trials in work, travel, and love, CHILDREN OF THE CENTURY is a daring period piece from director Diane Kurys. The love affair between George Sand (Juliette Binoche) and Alfred de Musset (Benoit Magimel) is... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel, Stefano Dionisi, Karin Viard, Isabelle Carré
Director: Diane Kurys
Screenwriter: Francois-Olivier Rousseau, Murray Head, Diane Kurys
Producer: Alain Sarde, Diane Kurys
Composer: Luis Bacalov
Screenwriter: Francois-Olivier Rousseau, Murray Head, Diane Kurys
Producer: Alain Sarde, Diane Kurys
Composer: Luis Bacalov
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12/15/03
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12/10/01
Kurys seems intimidated by both her subject matter and the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business.
11/13/01
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Whether [Binoche and Magimel] are being charming or angst-ridden, they easily fill their scenes and, fine judges both, never overcook the hysteria.
11/13/01
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06/17/08
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In between all the emotional seesawing, it's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures, and even the times in which they lived. But they fascinate in their recklessness.
03/28/03
Is this love or is it masochism? Binoche makes it interesting trying to find out.
03/27/03
Benefits not only from Filac's cinematography but also from the two leads, whose chemistry is immediately apparent.
02/14/03
A bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times, but this is a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that French realism.
02/14/03
The emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded, and both leads are up to the task.
02/13/03
While the production details are lavish, film has little insight into the historical period and its artists, particularly in how Sand developed a notorious reputation.
12/23/02
The film's appeal has a lot to do with the casting of Juliette Binoche as Sand, who brings to the role her pale, dark beauty and characteristic warmth.
12/13/02
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