Sadness and Beauty (Tristesse et beauté) 38 years old

Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.

Credits

Sadness and Beauty Cast

Name Character
Charlotte Rampling She was 39, now 78 years old as Léa Uéno
Andrzej Żuławski He was 44, 75 years old when he died as Hugo Pierjoyre
Béatrice Agenin She was 35, now 73 years old as Agatha

Sadness and Beauty Crew

Name Department
Yasunari Kawabata as Novel. He was 86 (72) years old when He died Writing
Joy Fleury as Director. Directing
Sadness and Beauty poster
Sadness and Beauty (38 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 28, 1985
  • Runtime: 100 minutes