Venus Beauty Institute (1999)

6.3R105 min

1999 film by Tonie Marshall

Venus Beauty Institute (French: Vénus beauté (institut)), also known as Venus Beauty, is a 1999 French romantic comedy film written and directed by Tonie Marshall. It stars Nathalie Baye, Bulle Ogier, Samuel Le Bihan, Jacques Bonnaffé, Mathilde Seigner, Audrey Tautou, Claire Denis, Micheline Presle, Emmanuelle Riva and Robert Hossein. The story centers on three employees of a beauty parlor and their search for love and happiness.

The film received seven nominations at the 25th César Awards, winning for Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation and Most Promising Actress (Tautou).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Venus Beauty Institute about?
Venus Beauty Institute (1999) — Madam Nadine manages with pride the "Vénus beauté" Salon which offers relaxation, massage and make-up services. The owner and her three beauticians: Samantha, Marianne and Angèle are pros. Contrary to her friend Marianne, who still dreams of the big day, Angèle no longer believes
Is Venus Beauty Institute based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Venus Beauty Institute scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.