Bérénice
Jan 01 1954
•0h 22m
•Drama, Mystery
Shot in 16mm, Berenice is Rohmer’s first finished film. The film is based on a story by Edgar Allen Poe about a man who becomes obsessed with his fiancé’s teeth. The film was shot at Andre Bazin’s house by Jacques Rivette. Rivette also edited the film.
Cast
See allTeresa Gratia
Bérénice
Éric Rohmer
Aegeus
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