Bérénice (1954) — AI Story Visualization

Bérénice (1954) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A minimalist adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe tale focusing on obsessive love, realized through Rohmer's early filmmaking.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

16mm Production Genesis

Poe Adaptation Setup

Obsession Escalation

Editing & Completion

Shot in 16mm, Berenice is Rohmer’s first finished film. The film is based on a story by Edgar Allen Poe about a man who becomes obsessed with his fiancé’s teeth. The film was shot at Andre Bazin’s house by Jacques Rivette. Rivette also edited the film.

Directed by

Éric Rohmer

Key Cast

Rating: 5.7/10 (24 votes)