Rencontres (1962)
Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
Director: Philippe Agostini
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 16, 1962
Cast
- Michèle Morgan - Bella Krasner
- Gabriele Ferzetti - Ralph Scaffari
- Pierre Brasseur - Carl Krasner
- Diana Gregor - Laurence Krasner
- Jacques Morel - David
- Nico Pepe - José
- Véronique Vendell - Micky
- Solange Lafay - Paola
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jacques Robin, Jacques Lemare
Production: Napoleon Films, Les Films Fernand Rivers, film promotion paris
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Philippe Agostini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rencontres about?
- Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
- Who directed Rencontres?
- Rencontres was directed by Philippe Agostini.
- Who stars in Rencontres?
- Rencontres stars Michèle Morgan, Gabriele Ferzetti, Pierre Brasseur, Diana Gregor, Jacques Morel, Nico Pepe.
- How long is Rencontres?
- Rencontres has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Rencontres?
- Rencontres is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Rencontres produced?
- Rencontres was produced in France.