Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin (movie)

Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin (movie)

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  • Production country: FR
  • Producer: Jacques Doillon
  • Release date: 9/28/1994
  • Run time: 122 min.

Movie description

1794, During the French Revolution : Benjamin Constant meets Germaine de Staël and falls madly in love with her. He has the spirit of a young writer, weighed down by the hardships of life. Germaine, daughter of a wellknown figure, is one of the most brilliant woman of the century. Early on, Germaine lutes against Benjamin's love and only admits ot admiring his spirit. But, little by little, a violent and indispensable passion bonds them together. The two lovers continue to love one another and to struggle against this love for a period of twenty years. Season after season they meet and bask in each other's company. These intimate moments are at times ambivalent, but never lack in obstinance and passion.

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Anne Brochet

Anne Brochet

Role(s): Germaine de Stael

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Benoît Régent

Benoît Régent

Role(s): Benjamin Constant

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Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

Role(s): Monsieur de Staël

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Benjamin Sacks

Benjamin Sacks

Role(s): Auguste

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Thibault de Montalembert

Thibault de Montalembert

Role(s): Prosper de Barante

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