Elena and Her Men_
Original: Elena et les hommes
"The Only Thing Gayer Than April in Paris is Bergman in Paris!"
Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars a radiant Ingrid Bergman as a beautiful, but impoverished, Polish princess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love. When Elena elicits the fascination of a famous general, she finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future of France—in her hands.
Starring
Jean Marais, Ingrid Bergman, Mel Ferrer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Elena and Her Men was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars...
Elena and Her Men is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Jean Marais
Général François Rollan
Ingrid Bergman
Elena Sokorowska
Mel Ferrer
Le comte Henri de Chevincourt
Jean Richard
Hector
Juliette Gréco
Miarka, la gitane
Pierre Bertin
Martin-Michaud
Dora Doll
Rosa la Rose
Frédéric Duvallès
Gaudin
Renaud Mary
Fleury
Jacques Morel
Duchêne
AR
Albert Rémy
Buchez
Jean Claudio
Lionel Villaret
Mirko Ellis
Marbeau
Jacques Hilling
Lisbonne
Jacques Jouanneau
Eugène Martin-Michaud
Élina Labourdette
Paulette Escoffier
Olga Valéry
Olga
Gérard Buhr
Un soldat
JC
Jean Castanier
Isnard
Magali Noël
Lolotte
STUDIOS (3)
Electra Compagnia Cinematografica
Franco London Films
Les Films Gibé
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Elena and Her Men about?
Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars a radiant Ingrid Bergman as a beautiful, but impoverished, Polish princess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love. When Elena elicits the fascination of a famous general, she finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future of France—in her hands.
How long is Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Elena and Her Men?
The cast of Elena and Her Men includes Jean Marais, Ingrid Bergman, Mel Ferrer, Jean Richard, Juliette Gréco.
What is the rating of Elena and Her Men?
Elena and Her Men has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 45 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
Romance