Curiosa

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Curiosa

2019

1h 47m

5.9(224 votes)

Drama

History

Overview

A passionate love story set against a backdrop of sexual freedom, loosely based on the relationship between 19th century authors Pierre Louÿs and Marie de Régnier.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Noémie Merlant

Marie de Regnier

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Niels Schneider

Pierre Louÿs

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Benjamin Lavernhe

Henri de Régnier

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Camélia Jordana

Zohra Ben Brahim

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Amira Casar

Madame de Heredia

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Scali Delpeyrat

Monsier de Heredia

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Mathilde Warnier

Louise de Heredia

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Mélodie Richard

Hélène de Heredia

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Emilien Diard-Detoeuf

Jean de Tinan

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Damien Bonnard

L'éditeur

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Guilhem Fabre

Claude Debussy

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Alexia Giordano

La bouquetière

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