Movie

Paris Was a Woman

★ 6.4(7)19961h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Greta Schiller
Release date: 1996-02-19
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Jezebel Productions

About Paris Was a Woman

Paris Was a Woman is a 1996 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Greta Schiller, starring Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock and Gertrude Stein. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Paris Was a Woman in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Juliet Stevenson

Narrator (voice)

Shari Benstock

Self

Gertrude Stein

Self (archive footage)

Alice B. Toklas

Self (archive footage)

Janet Flanner

Self (archive footage)

Samuel Steward

Self (archive footage)

Marie Laurencin

Self (archive footage)

Sylvia Beach

Self (archive footage)

Adrienne Monnier

Self (archive footage)

Gisèle Freund

Self

Jean Bernard

Self (archive footage)

Solita Solano

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

woman directorbelle epoquelesbianparis

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paris Was a Woman in New Zealand?+

Paris Was a Woman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paris Was a Woman on Netflix?+

Paris Was a Woman is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Paris Was a Woman?+

Paris Was a Woman has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Paris Was a Woman?+

Paris Was a Woman stars Juliet Stevenson, Shari Benstock, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas and Janet Flanner.

When did Paris Was a Woman come out?+

Paris Was a Woman is a 1996 movie directed by Greta Schiller.

What genre is Paris Was a Woman?+

Paris Was a Woman is Documentary film.

Who directed Paris Was a Woman?+

Paris Was a Woman was directed by Greta Schiller.