film was originally to be directed by Max Ophüls, but while preparing the project, he died of rheumatic heart disease. The production was completed by his friend Jacques Becker, and the film was dedicated to Ophüls. There are at least two versions of the film; the longer version is about two hours long and has more scenes featuring the character of Léopold Zborowski. References External links 1958 films 1950s biographical films French biographical drama films German biographical drama films Italian biographical drama films West German films Biographical films about painters Films about suicide Films directed by Jacques Becker Films set in the 1920s Films set in Paris Amedeo Modigliani Biographical films about sculptors Cultural depictions of 20th-century painters 1950s English-language films 1950s Italian films 1950s French films 1950s German films