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Bérénice

1954

22 minutes

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Overview

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.

Top Cast

Teresa Gratia headshot

Teresa Gratia

Bérénice

Éric Rohmer headshot

Éric Rohmer

Aegeus