Cousin Bette (film)

Cousin Bette ( Alternative title: The cousin in the hot fire of jealousy; Original Title: Cousin Bette ) is an American- British comedy film from 1998 directed by Des McAnuff, the screenplay by Lynn Siefert and Susan Tarr based on a novel by Honore de. Balzac.

Action

Adeline Hulot, the sister of the impoverished Bette Fischer, dies. Fischer tries her brother Hector Hulot to come closer and to make friends with his daughter Hortense. It does not work, and she enters into a relationship with the 15 years younger sculptor Wenceslas Steinbach, she saves the life after a suicide attempt.

Bette buys the artist of their savings food and cooks for him. She tells the curious questions Deputy end Hortense, she had a boyfriend - but Steinbach she looks like a mother. He reveals to her his attitude and leaves them for Hortense, whom he marries. The sculptor has a child with Hortense and is supported by his father.

Fischer takes revenge, which helps her actress Jenny Cadine. Cadine seduced Hector, she drives him to his ruin. The nobleman is paralyzed after a stroke. Then she seduces Steinbach, who is shot by his wife. Hortense is arrested. In the last scene, Fischer cares about Hortense child who smiles at her. She says this, the child belonged only to her.

Reviews

James Berardinelli wrote on ReelViews, the film is not the best introduction to the work of the writer. Although he offers a " halfway interesting plot " and " competent representation " but that he acted " secondary" to the other, more compelling tales of revenge, deceit and betrayal. Jessica Lange was good in her role, but not great; the representations of Hugh Laurie and Bob Hoskins are alive. Elisabeth Shue WOULD boring. Overall, the film was a disappointment.

Movie service wrote the novel adaptation was " riddled with brilliant dialogues ," deliver " a cryptic insight into the social structures of the 19th century " and reflecting " the position of women ." It was a " black comedy at a high level ."

Awards

The film was nominated in 1999 for a Golden Trailer Award in the category trashiest.

Background

The film was shot in Bordeaux and Rochefort (Charente -Maritime). It was shown in August 1998 at the Edinburgh Film Festival. In the cinema of the United States, he played a about 1.16 million U.S. dollars. In some countries, such as Hungary, the film was released directly to video.

1998 in film Film score Simon Boswell Andrzej Sekuła Tariq Anwar (film editor) Barry Alexander Brown Golden Trailer Awards Charente-Maritime
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