The Mystery of Alexina (1985)
In 1856, fresh from life with nuns in an orphanage school, Alexina Barbin comes to a coastal village in La Rochelle to teach the village girls. She is deeply religious. She shares the classroom and a bedroom with the young and vivacious Sara, with whom she falls in love. Alexina has another secret: her gender is mysterious. She and Sara begin a scandalous love affair, but Alexina seeks marriage and social acceptance. She discloses her secrets to the village priest, to her mother, to the bishop, and to the bishop's physician. After the church and court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes Alexina's sole purpose and hope.
Director: René Féret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 25, 1985
Cast
- Philippe Vuillemin - Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin
- Valérie Stroh - Sara
- Véronique Silver - Madame Avril
- Bernard Freyd - Armand
- Marianne Basler - Marie Avril
- Pierre Vial - Priest
- Philippe Clévenot - Doctor Chesnet
- Isabelle Gruault - Josephine
- Lucienne Hamon - Hotel manager
- Claude Bouchery - School inspector
Screenplay
- Jean Gruault (Screenplay)
- René Féret (Screenplay)
Music: Anne-Marie Deschamps
Editing: Ariane Boeglin
Production: Les Cinéastes Associés, TF1 Films Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Féret
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of Alexina about?
- In 1856, fresh from life with nuns in an orphanage school, Alexina Barbin comes to a coastal village in La Rochelle to teach the village girls. She is deeply religious. She shares the classroom and a bedroom with the young and vivacious Sara, with whom she falls in love. Alexina has another secret: her gender is mysterious. She and Sara begin a scandalous love affair, but Alexina seeks marriage and social acceptance. She discloses her secrets to the village priest, to her mother, to the bishop, and to the bishop's physician. After the church and court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes Alexina's sole purpose and hope.
- Who directed The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina was directed by René Féret.
- Who stars in The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina stars Philippe Vuillemin, Valérie Stroh, Véronique Silver, Bernard Freyd, Marianne Basler, Pierre Vial.
- How long is The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mystery of Alexina produced?
- The Mystery of Alexina was produced in France.