Seraphine (PG)

A wonderful and totally believable performance by the imposing Yolande Moreau as the maid who was also an inspired outsider artist

Director: Martin Provost
Starring: Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur
France, 2009, 2 hours 6 minutes, subtitles

Sun 28 February 8.15pm, Mon 1 March 2.00pm, Tue 2 8.15pm The Courtyard Hereford

An extraordinary central performance brings to life the story of the outsider artist, Seraphine, a simple maid inspired to paint by the Virgin Mary and her own love of nature. An eccentric, private person, Seraphine's days of domestic drudgery contrast with the blissful, transcendant state she attains when painting. Beautifully shot, this original portrait of a very different type of artist offers a compelling insight into the creative process and reveals the price of success for a simple country girl confused by the recognition she receives.