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The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir (1974)

The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir (1974), directed by Jean Renoir, starring Jeanne Moreau and Nino Formicola.

05/02/1974 BR Drama and TV Movie 1h 40m

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Three vignettes and a musical interlude showcase acclaimed auteur Jean Renoir's eclectic range at the end of his career: the relationship between an old man and an old woman, both homeless; an opera-like story of a woman obsessed with polishing her floors; Jeanne Moreau performs 'When Love Dies'; and an elderly man and his young wife coming to terms when she has an affair with a man her own age.

  • Georges LeclercCinematography
  • Jean RenoirDirector, Writer
  • Geneviève WindingEditing
  • Pierre LongProducer

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The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir (French: Le Petit Théâtre de Jean Renoir) is a 1970 television film written and directed by Jean Renoir. The last completed work by Renoir, it consists of three short films: The Last Christmas Dinner, The Electric Floor Waxer and A Tribute to Tolerance, and a performance of the song "Quand l'amour meurt".

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The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir (French: Le Petit Théâtre de Jean Renoir) is a 1970 television film written and directed by Jean Renoir. The last completed work by Renoir, it consists of three short films: The Last Christmas Dinner, The Electric Floor Waxer and A Tribute to Tolerance, and a performance of the song "Quand l'amour meurt".

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What is The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir about?

The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir: Three vignettes and a musical interlude showcase acclaimed auteur Jean Renoir's eclectic range at the end of his career: the relationship between an old man and an old woman, both homeless; an opera-like story of a woman obsessed with polishing her floors; Jeanne Moreau performs 'When Love Dies'; and an elderly man an…

Who directed The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir?

The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir was directed by Jean Renoir in 1974.

Who stars in The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir?

The cast of The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir includes Jeanne Moreau, Nino Formicola, Milly, Fernand Sardou and Françoise Arnoul.

How long is The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir?

The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir runs for 100 minutes, or 1h40.

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