Paris Was a Woman

Nov 8 1996 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary

Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.

Plot

Female (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind. Archival footage, music, paintings, literature, and interviews with folks who were there. Berenice Abbott, Gisele Freund, Djuna Barnes, Natalie Barney, Sylvia Beach, Adrienne Monnier, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Colette, Janet Flanner and others. In addition, Matisse, Picasso, Hemingway, and James Joyce.

Written by

Andrea Weiss

Directed by

Greta Schiller

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany

Production Companies

Jezebel Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
190
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA