Rencontres
Originally released in 1962. Rencontres is a drama/comedy film. directed by Philippe Agostini.
Starring Michèle Morgan, Gabriele Ferzetti, and Pierre Brasseur
Synopsis
Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Napoleon Films
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
- film promotion paris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rencontres about?
Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it ...
Who directed Rencontres?
Rencontres was directed by Philippe Agostini.
How long is Rencontres?
Rencontres has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Rencontres released?
Rencontres was released on February 16, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rencontres?
The main cast of Rencontres includes Michèle Morgan, Gabriele Ferzetti, Pierre Brasseur, Diana Gregor, Jacques Morel.