Notorious Woman

5.0
19741h

The incredible life of novelist George Sand is explored with a particular focus on her romance with the famed musician Frédéric Chopin.

Production

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Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 1974

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1. Misalliance

Aurore Dupin, who later became known as George Sand, was one of the most successful French novelists of the 19th century.

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2. Success

After nine years of an unhappy marriage Aurore Dudevant has left her husband and two children and gone to Paris. Living with Jules Sandeau - she is consumed with her ambition to become a writer.

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3. Conflict

Aurore Dudevant has left her husband and two children; achieved literary success in Paris and become known as George Sand.

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4. Trial

George Sand's 13-year-old marriage to Casimir has now degenerated beyond repair.

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5. Prelude

Having just met the young Polish composer, Chopin, George Sand is determined to know him better.

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6. Sonata

George Sand has settled down with Chopin, but her children are growing up and causing problems.

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7. Resolution

In a France torn with political unrest, George Sand is notorious both for her private behaviour and her political beliefs.

Cast

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Rosemary Harris

George Sand

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Jeremy Irons

Franz Liszt

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George Chakiris

Frédéric Chopin

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Alan Howard

Prosper Merimée

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Sinéad Cusack

Marie Dorval

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Michael Gough

Henri de Latouche

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