The Children of the Century
Les Enfants du Siècle
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About
True tale of the tumultuous love affair between two French literary icons of the 19th Century, novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. But their affair falls apart during an excursion to Venice, Italy where Musset is distracted by drugs and Sand by a handsome doctor.
Cast
Juliette Binoche
as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant
Benoît Magimel
as Alfred de Musset
Stefano Dionisi
as Pietro Pagello
Robin Renucci
as François Buloz
Karin Viard
as Marie Dorval
Isabelle Carré
as Aimée d'Alton
Patrick Chesnais
as Gustave Planche
Arnaud Giovaninetti
as Alfred Tattet
Denis Podalydès
as Sainte-Beuve
Olivier Foubert
as Paul de Musset
Marie-France Mignal
as Mme. de Musset
Michel Robin
as Larive
Ludivine Sagnier
as Hermine de Musset
Franck Amiach
as Buloz Employee
Capucine Daumas
as Italienne
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Stream The Children of the Century online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about drama and romance movie originally produced in French and released in 1999, it's earned a solid 5.9/10 from 47 viewers worldwide.
About The Children of the Century
True tale of the tumultuous love affair between two French literary icons of the 19th Century, novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. But their affair falls apart during an excursion to Venice, Italy where Musset is distracted by drugs and Sand by a handsome doctor. Running 135 minutes.
The Children of the Century Cast and Characters
The cast features Juliette Binoche (as George Sand / Baroness Aurore Dudevant), Benoît Magimel (as Alfred de Musset), Stefano Dionisi (as Pietro Pagello), Robin Renucci (as François Buloz), and Karin Viard (as Marie Dorval). Their performances are a major reason The Children of the Century has built such a passionate audience.
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The Children of the Century flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Children of the Century?
The Children of the Century runs for 135 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is The Children of the Century good? What's the rating?
The Children of the Century holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 47 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Children of the Century?
The main cast includes Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Stefano Dionisi, and Robin Renucci, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Children of the Century available in French?
Yes — The Children of the Century was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Children of the Century released?
The Children of the Century was released in 1999.
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What is The Children of the Century about?
The Children of the Century is a Drama/Romance film. True tale of the tumultuous love affair between two French literary icons of the 19th Century, novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. But their affair falls apart during an excursion to Venice, Italy where Musset is distracted by drugs and Sand by a handsome doctor.
When was The Children of the Century released?
The Children of the Century was released on September 12, 1999. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. The film was produced by Studio Images 5.
Who stars in The Children of the Century?
The Children of the Century stars Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Stefano Dionisi and Robin Renucci. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Children of the Century available in HD?
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