Review of Séraphine (2008) by Peter M — 14 Dec 2009

Wonderful film about a painter I'd not known about working in the post modernist NaÃ¯ve/Modern Primitive aesthetic...

This review of Séraphine (2008) was written by Peter M on 14 Dec 2009.

Séraphine has generally received very positive reviews.

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Seraphine is an exceptional, intense film with extraordinairy acting, most especially by Belgian actress Yolande Moreau in the title role…

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By Gayle M (63) on 27 Jul 2011

Once I got over the fact that I thought Moreau seemed to me more comedienne than, tortured artist, I settled in & enjoyed the film…

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By Tiffany A (138) on 22 Oct 2010

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By Mohammed Q (28) on 20 May 2010

Seraphine is a good drama from (France) about the changes of the life of a female painter…

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I enjoyed this French film very much. Movie looked beautiful and the acting was excellent, overall the film is a must see…

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By Cristian T (99) on 16 May 2011

Great performance of Yolande Moreau, as the main character; the painter SÃ (C)raphine de Senlis…

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