description Place Vendôme Overview
Place Vendôme is a 1998 French crime drama directed by Nicole Garcia and centered on the Parisian diamond trade. Catherine Deneuve plays Marianne Malivert, an alcoholic jewelry dealer's wife who becomes involved with stolen diamonds after her husband's death. Named for the Paris square associated with luxury jewelers, the film combines a character study with intrigue involving dealers, criminals, and concealed professional relationships.
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info Place Vendôme Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1998 |
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What is Place Vendôme about?
'Place Vendôme' is a 1998 French crime drama directed by Nicole Garcia set within the Parisian diamond trade. Catherine Deneuve stars as Marianne Malivert, a recovering alcoholic widow who becomes entangled in a criminal scheme involving stolen diamonds after her husband's death.
Did Catherine Deneuve win any awards for Place Vendôme?
Yes, Deneuve won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 1998 Venice Film Festival for her performance as Marianne Malivert. The film was also selected to screen in the main competition at Venice that year.
Who else stars in Place Vendôme alongside Catherine Deneuve?
The film co-stars Jean-Pierre Bacri as a diamond dealer tied to the Malivert family and Emmanuelle Seigner in a supporting role. Director Nicole Garcia also co-wrote the screenplay with frequent collaborator Jacques Fieschi.
Is Place Vendôme based on a true story?
No, the screenplay is an original fictional story written by Nicole Garcia and Jacques Fieschi set against the backdrop of the real-world Parisian diamond industry. The title refers to the actual Place Vendôme square in Paris, historically known for its concentration of luxury jewelers and high-end watchmakers.
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