Avatar: The Exchange of Souls (1964)
Count Olgierd Łabiński lives in Paris with his beloved wife, but their quiet life is disturbed by the arrival of Octavius de Saville, a former admirer of the Countess from her days in Florence. Obsessed with possessing her, Octavius seeks out Dr. Cherbonneau, a sinister figure dabbling in Eastern teachings of reincarnation. Through the doctor’s occult science, Octavius attempts a dangerous “exchange of souls,” scheming to inhabit the Count’s body and win the woman he desires.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Family
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Wanda Koczeska - Countess Magdalena Natasza Łabińska
- Jan Machulski - Count Olgierd Łabiński
- Henryk Boukołowski - Oktawiusz de Saville
- Gustaw Holoubek - Doctor Baltazar Charbonneau
- Kazimierz Rudzki - Psychiatrist
- Krzysztof Litwin - Alfred
- Lucjan Zitrig - Butler
- Ryszard Kotys - Łabiński's Butler
- Stefania Kołodziejczyk - Hermina
- Bronisław Broński - Butler
Screenplay
- Théophile Gautier (Short Story)
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
- Janusz Majewski (Dialogue)
Music: Lucjan Kaszycki
Cinematography: Kurt Weber
Editing: Irena Choryńska
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Avatar: The Exchange of Souls about?
- Count Olgierd Łabiński lives in Paris with his beloved wife, but their quiet life is disturbed by the arrival of Octavius de Saville, a former admirer of the Countess from her days in Florence. Obsessed with possessing her, Octavius seeks out Dr. Cherbonneau, a sinister figure dabbling in Eastern teachings of reincarnation. Through the doctor’s occult science, Octavius attempts a dangerous “exchange of souls,” scheming to inhabit the Count’s body and win the woman he desires.
- Who directed Avatar: The Exchange of Souls?
- Avatar: The Exchange of Souls was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in Avatar: The Exchange of Souls?
- Avatar: The Exchange of Souls stars Wanda Koczeska, Jan Machulski, Henryk Boukołowski, Gustaw Holoubek, Kazimierz Rudzki, Krzysztof Litwin.
- How long is Avatar: The Exchange of Souls?
- Avatar: The Exchange of Souls has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Avatar: The Exchange of Souls?
- Avatar: The Exchange of Souls is a TV Movie, Drama, Family film.
- Where was Avatar: The Exchange of Souls produced?
- Avatar: The Exchange of Souls was produced in Poland.