Léopold R. movie poster

Léopold R.

"Venice, a brush, some paint, and lots of despair"

August 10, 1998 1h 33m

Originally released in 1998. Léopold R. is a drama/history film. directed by Jean-Blaise Junod.

Starring Robert Bouvier, Jacques Bailliart, and Carlo Brandt

Synopsis

The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of the artist's suicide with the help of his voluminous correspondence.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 10, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • RTS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Léopold R. about?

The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of ...

Who directed Léopold R.?

Léopold R. was directed by Jean-Blaise Junod.

How long is Léopold R.?

Léopold R. has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Léopold R. released?

Léopold R. was released on August 10, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Léopold R.?

The main cast of Léopold R. includes Robert Bouvier, Jacques Bailliart, Carlo Brandt, Caroline Gasser.