French production designer Frederic Bernard created the wonderfully French appointed interiors and costume designer Carol Ramsey did the wardrobe. Based on Diane Johnson's novel of the same name, it's love, betrayal, crimes of passion and the great divide between French and American culture..... and did I mention great sights of Paris? Besides the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, you might recognize Cafe de Flore. and Le Georges.
Hudson's character gets a French update to her looks post - affair
Caron's pattern on pattern bedroom. Note the charming doghouse!
While I won't ruin the plot the aforementioned Kelly bag, a priceless painting and a Chanel scarf play a role. Only in France...
Diane Johnson's book is available on Amazon.
Photo credits: Merchant Ivory Productions
Cathy, I don't know how "Le Divorce" slipped under my radar, but on the basis of your post I am definitely going to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteMerchant-Ivory was like a trademark for literate, tasteful, and richly entertaining films from the late 1970's and through the '90's. "A Room With A View" is still an exquisite work!
And "Howard's End" remains one of my favorite film adaptations from any novel.
Thank you, once again, for your fun and enlightening journal.
Its an entirely different departure from the classic Merchant Ivory films we know!
ReplyDeleteI really loved this movie, it was so authentic and the plot was clever and unique. You have jogged my memory to watch it again after several years, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIts one of those movies that just takes you away for the afternoon. Thanks for reading.
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