Benvenuta backdrop

Benvenuta 1983 Directed by André Delvaux

A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.

Country France
Production Countries Belgium , France , Italy
Language French
Spoken Languages French , Italian
Release Date 7 September 1983
105 mins
Cast
Fanny Ardant Benvenuta
Anne Chappuis La mère
Franz Joubert Le prêtre et jardinier
Renato Scarpa Le journaliste
Franco Trevisi Le policier
Franco Angrisano Le gardien de la villa
Armando Marra Le chanteur
Tamara Trifetz La jeune dame
Beatrice Palme La biche (as Béatrice Palme)
Cristina Borgogni Autre femme
Franco Bruno Le guide
Bert André Le garçon de café
Jenny Tanghe La voisine
Muriel Bueninck Benvenuta enfant
Muriel Lefèvre Benvenuta enfant
Antoine Carette Le facteur (as Toon Carette)
Enrico Cesaretti Hotel Porter (uncredited)