The Dark Room (2000)
In 14th-century France, Aliénor breaks with the codes governing girls’ behavior and does as she wishes. The King of France grants her the hand of her childhood love, but her new husband deserts her immediately after the ceremony. Undeterred, she sets out after him, traveling to Siena to bring him back.
Director: Marie-Christine Questerbert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 29, 2000
Cast
- Caroline Ducey - Aliénor
- Melvil Poupaud - Bertrand
- Mathieu Demy - Thomas
- Sylvie Testud - Azalaïs
- Édith Scob - The widow
- Jackie Berroyer - The king
- Hugues Quester - Ambrogio
- Alice Houri - Lisotta
- Christian Cloarec - Guillaume
- Pierre Baillot - Maître Gérard de Narbonne
Screenplay
- Marie-Christine Questerbert
- Giovanni Boccaccio (Original Story)
Cinematography: Emmanuel Machuel
Editing: Catherine Quesemand
Production: Parnasse International, Gam Films, Film Fund Luxembourg, Eurimages, Delux Productions, CNC, Canal+, Blue Films, L.C.J. Editions & Productions
Country: Canada, France, Italy, Luxembourg
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marie-Christine Questerbert
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Room about?
- In 14th-century France, Aliénor breaks with the codes governing girls’ behavior and does as she wishes. The King of France grants her the hand of her childhood love, but her new husband deserts her immediately after the ceremony. Undeterred, she sets out after him, traveling to Siena to bring him back.
- Who directed The Dark Room?
- The Dark Room was directed by Marie-Christine Questerbert.
- Who stars in The Dark Room?
- The Dark Room stars Caroline Ducey, Melvil Poupaud, Mathieu Demy, Sylvie Testud, Édith Scob, Jackie Berroyer.
- How long is The Dark Room?
- The Dark Room has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Room?
- The Dark Room is a Drama film.
- Where was The Dark Room produced?
- The Dark Room was produced in Canada, France, Italy, Luxembourg.