Notorious Woman

1974
Notorious Woman

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 Misalliance Nov 03, 1974

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

EP2 Success Nov 10, 1974

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.

EP3 Conflict Nov 17, 1974

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

EP4 Trial Nov 24, 1974

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

EP5 Prelude Dec 01, 1974

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

EP6 Sonata Dec 08, 1974

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

EP7 Resolution Dec 15, 1974

In a France torn with political unrest, George Sand is notorious both for her private behaviour and her political beliefs.
8.9| 0h30m| en| More Info
Released: 03 November 1974 Ended
Producted By: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p032vxhs
Synopsis

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

... View More
Stream Online

The movie is currently not available onine

Director

Producted By

BBC

Trailers & Images

Reviews

greenegg It's been more than 30 years since I had the pleasure of viewing this exquisite Masterpiece Theatre production. Notorious Woman continues to haunt me through the mists of time. The performances seem nothing short of magnificent. Rosemary Harris turns in a bravura performance as the fascinating, enigmatic George Sand, while George Chakiris utterly captivates as Chopin. I could scarcely credit his superb, sensitive handling of this complicated composer. He deteriorates before our eyes. Chakiris' interpretation of Chopin quite eclipses Hugh Grant's excellent Chopin from Impromptu. Jeremy Irons never disappoints, while the rest of the supporting cast also do a phenomenal job. I still remember splendid Georgina Hale as Sand's difficult daughter, Solange, as though it were yesterday. Please, BBC, et. al., release this masterwork on DVD with all speed.
nowhere-man-1 I reiterate all the positive comments I have read here about "Notorious Woman" It was an excellent series, With all the crap that is put out on DVD, I can't understand why this was never released to DVD. It was a series that broadened my mind and turned me on to Chopin. I hope someday someone with the capability to do it will check it out and realize what a great series it was and get it released. Rosemary Harris and George Chakiris were Brilliant. I met George Chakiris last year A a Showing of "West Side Story" and asked him about it - he said he doesn't know who would have the original films. It was filmed in England. He said he was given a copy but doesn't know if he had all the episodes. He also wished it could be released and said seem delighted That I remembered it.
sarajasmine8 A fascinating historical personality makes for a stellar miniseries. Yes, it was definitely in color. Rosemary Harris is indeed a wonder, and for masculine eye candy there is George Chakiris ("West Side Story") and Jeremy Irons. Oddly enough, though I currently am a huge fan of Irons I didn't realize he was in this production until I read his biog here on IMDb. George was a feminist of sorts, a woman author assuming a male first name and boldly wearing pants, though she dealt with the usual problems of women since time began (relationship woes, unruly offspring). One of my all-time favorites in the show's tenure, along with "I, Claudius" and "Lily" (Francesca Annis as Lily Langtry, the most celebrated babe of her era).
Thomas-Regnier I saw this mini-series on PBS many years ago, and it is still one of my all-time favorites. Rosemary Harris gives a brilliant and touching performance as Aurore Dupin ("George Sand"), and the supporting cast is excellent. Harris won an Emmy for her performance, quite deservedly.The series follows George Sand's life as she struggles against the many obstacles that are placed in her path because she is a woman. She takes to dressing like a man and adopting the pen-name "George Sand" for her writings. The series depicts her friendships/relationships with famous men of her time, including Chopin and Liszt.A thoroughly memorable and moving series. If it is not available on video, I hope it soon will be.