Seraphine: March 22, 24, 25 (G)

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Margaret Pomeranz says "Not having been a major fan of French films lately it was a joy to come across SERAPHINE, the Cesar-winning film about Seraphine Louis, played by YOLANDE MOREAU. SERAPHINE was a deeply religious, solitary and eccentric character who worked as a maid in the town of Senlis, north-east of Paris. A maid by day and an artist by night ... click here to read more

Rottentomatoes say " Rating:7.5/10 ... Consensus: Seraphine is a well-crafted French film that effectively captures one woman's experience with art, religion, and mental illness, and features a brilliant performance from Yolande Moreau ... Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min ... US Box Office: $557,682 ... Synopsis: Based on a true story, Seraphine centers on Séraphine de Senlis (Moreau), a simple and profoundly devout housekeeper whose brilliantly colorful canvases now adorn some of the most famous galleries... click here to read and see more

MOVIE REVIEW June 05, 2009 KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC: "When we first meet Seraphine de Senlis, it's hard not to feel confused. This most ordinary of women, this overweight housekeeper trudging heavily through cobblestone streets in a shapeless black dress, she could not possibly be the subject of a major French motion picture, let alone one that won seven Cesars, including best film, best screenplay, best cinematography and best actress for star Yolande Moreau. There must be some kind of mistake ... click here to read more