The Blonde Witch (1956)
For people who go for wild girls!
Brulard, a French civil engineer on assignment in a remote Swedish village, meets Ina, who has been raised in forested isolation by her haggish mother and believes herself to be a witch. He falls in love with her and tries to convert her to civilization; but in the meantime, his female boss, Kristina, has fallen in love with him, while the villagers turn against him for consorting with someone they believe is cursed by the Devil.
Director: André Michel
Genre: Drama, Romance, Horror
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 6, 1956
Cast
- Marina Vlady - Aino [Ina, US version]
- Maurice Ronet - Laurent Brulard
- Nicole Courcel - Kristina Lundgren
- Ulf Palme - Matti
- Rune Lindström - Pastor Hermansson [Heckmanson, US version]
- Naima Wifstrand - Maila
- Erik Hell - Pullinen
- Eric Hellström - Erik Lundgren
- Michel Etcheverry - Engineer Camoin
- Ulla Lagnell - Mrs. Hermansson [Heckmanson, US version]
Screenplay
Music: Andre LaFosse, Norbert Glanzberg
Cinematography: Marcel Grignon
Editing: Victoria Mercanton
Production: Films Metzger et Woog, Iéna Productions
Country: France, Sweden
Language: Français, svenska
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
superstition, civil engineer, love, tragedy, quicksand, social isolation, nymph, woman employer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blonde Witch about?
- Brulard, a French civil engineer on assignment in a remote Swedish village, meets Ina, who has been raised in forested isolation by her haggish mother and believes herself to be a witch. He falls in love with her and tries to convert her to civilization; but in the meantime, his female boss, Kristina, has fallen in love with him, while the villagers turn against him for consorting with someone they believe is cursed by the Devil.
- Who directed The Blonde Witch?
- The Blonde Witch was directed by André Michel.
- Who stars in The Blonde Witch?
- The Blonde Witch stars Marina Vlady, Maurice Ronet, Nicole Courcel, Ulf Palme, Rune Lindström, Naima Wifstrand.
- How long is The Blonde Witch?
- The Blonde Witch has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Blonde Witch?
- The Blonde Witch is a Drama, Romance, Horror film.
- Where was The Blonde Witch produced?
- The Blonde Witch was produced in France, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Blonde Witch?
- The themes of The Blonde Witch include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.