
The painter Léopold Robert took his own life on 20 March 1835 in his Venice studio, at the height of his fame. The central character of this film, the narrator, attempts to discover the causes of the artist's suicide with the help of his voluminous correspondence.
Directed by Jean-Blaise Junod, Léopold R. leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Bouvier, Jacques Bailliart, Carlo Brandt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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