In 2007 , Rivette made '' The Duchess of Langeais '' , an faithful adaptation of Balzac 's novel , and the second of Balzac 's trilogy , '' Histoire des treize '' , the introduction to which inspired '' Out 1 '' . Jeanne Balibar and Guillaume Depardieu star as lovers in early 1823 Majorca who are involved in a tormented , frustrating relationship . The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival . In 2009 , Rivette made '' 36 vues du pic Saint-Loup '' ; Jane Birkin starred as a woman who returns to her childhood circus troupe after her father dies , and begins a romance with a wealthy Italian drifter ( Sergio Castellitto ) . The film , which premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival , was the director 's last
66th Venice International Film Festival
66th Venice International Film Festival
Jacques Rivette