The Unburdening (1983)
In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insanity by an inner desire for a passionate existence, while she lives a dull life at her grandmother's country home. The grandmother recalls how her own daughter lost hold of sanity and died on her lover's grave -- and she begins to see similarities in her granddaughter's behavior.
Director: Marcel Schüpbach
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: October 4, 1983
Cast
- Anne Caudry - Rose-Hélène
- Anne-Marie Blanc - La grand-mère
- Fabienne Guelpa - Flore
- Nicole Roüan - La mère
- Serge Avédikian - Valentin
- Hanns Zischler - Diego
- Roland Amstutz - Le père
Screenplay
- Marcel Schüpbach (Screenplay)
- Yves Yersin (Screenplay)
- Jean-Pierre Monnier (Original Story)
Production: Film et Vidéo Productions, TSR, Film et Vidéo Collectif S.A.
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unburdening about?
- In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insanity by an inner desire for a passionate existence, while she lives a dull life at her grandmother's country home. The grandmother recalls how her own daughter lost hold of sanity and died on her lover's grave -- and she begins to see similarities in her granddaughter's behavior.
- Who directed The Unburdening?
- The Unburdening was directed by Marcel Schüpbach.
- Who stars in The Unburdening?
- The Unburdening stars Anne Caudry, Anne-Marie Blanc, Fabienne Guelpa, Nicole Roüan, Serge Avédikian, Hanns Zischler.
- How long is The Unburdening?
- The Unburdening has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Unburdening?
- The Unburdening is a Drama film.
- Where was The Unburdening produced?
- The Unburdening was produced in Switzerland.