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Bérénice

Bérénice

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Bérénice

1954

0h 22m

5.7(25 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Overview

Shot in 16mm, Berenice is Rohmer’s first finished film. The film is based on a story by Edgar Allen Poe about a man who becomes obsessed with his fiancé’s teeth. The film was shot at Andre Bazin’s house by Jacques Rivette. Rivette also edited the film.

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Teresa Gratia

Bérénice

Éric Rohmer

Éric Rohmer

Aegeus

Creative team

Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Written by: Éric Rohmer

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