The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
This complex and puzzling French drama walks the fine wavering line between the fictional and the very real as it tells the tale of a strangely erotic event in the life of a little girl and the musings of a schizophrenic woman. Also involved is an enigmatic spouse who prepares a surprise for a burglar.
Director: Catherine Binet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: September 1, 1981
Cast
- Michael Lonsdale - Bertrand Haines-Pearson
- Carol Kane - Louise Haines-Pearson
- Katia Wastchenko - La petite fille
- Marina Vlady - La mère de la petite fille
- Emmanuelle Riva - Une invitée
- Roberto Plate - Le voyageur / Le voleur / L'étranger
- Marilú Marini - La comtesse Dolingen de Gratz / La bonne
- Robert Stephens - Le professeur
- Marucha Bo - Nena
- Antoine Binet - Le frère
Screenplay
- Bram Stoker (Short Story)
- Catherine Binet
- Unica Zürn (Novel)
Music: Carlos D'Alessio
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Boris Viard, Catherine Renault
Production: Prospectacle, Les Films du Nautile
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Catherine Binet
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Games of Countess Dolingen about?
- This complex and puzzling French drama walks the fine wavering line between the fictional and the very real as it tells the tale of a strangely erotic event in the life of a little girl and the musings of a schizophrenic woman. Also involved is an enigmatic spouse who prepares a surprise for a burglar.
- Who directed The Games of Countess Dolingen?
- The Games of Countess Dolingen was directed by Catherine Binet.
- Who stars in The Games of Countess Dolingen?
- The Games of Countess Dolingen stars Michael Lonsdale, Carol Kane, Katia Wastchenko, Marina Vlady, Emmanuelle Riva, Roberto Plate.
- How long is The Games of Countess Dolingen?
- The Games of Countess Dolingen has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Games of Countess Dolingen?
- The Games of Countess Dolingen is a Drama film.
- Where was The Games of Countess Dolingen produced?
- The Games of Countess Dolingen was produced in France.