The Bride of Darkness (1945)
Sylvie, a young woman who believes to be cursed, lives in the town of Carcassonne with her guardian, Mr. Toulzac. He is a retired teacher who wishes to discover the secret of the Cathars, a Christian sect of the Middle Ages that glorified death over life. Sylvie meets Roland, a composer who instills new hope into her troubled mind. Mr. Toulzac then asks her then to renounce the world and go down a secret tomb he has just found.
Director: Serge de Poligny
Genre: Crime, Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 22, 1945
Cast
- Pierre Richard-Willm - Roland Samblaca
- Jany Holt - Sylvie
- Line Noro - Mlle Perdrières
- Anne Belval - Marie-Claude
- Gaston Gabaroche - Éloi
- Robert Dhéry - L'aubergiste de Tournebelle
- Simone Valère - Dominique
- Fernand Charpin - Fontvieille
- Pierre Palau
- Robert Dhéry
Screenplay
- Serge de Poligny (Screenplay)
- Gaston Bonheur (Screenplay)
- Jean Anouilh (Screenplay)
Music: Marcel Mirouze
Cinematography: Roger Hubert
Editing: Jean Feyte
Production: Éclair-Journal
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Serge de Poligny
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bride of Darkness about?
- Sylvie, a young woman who believes to be cursed, lives in the town of Carcassonne with her guardian, Mr. Toulzac. He is a retired teacher who wishes to discover the secret of the Cathars, a Christian sect of the Middle Ages that glorified death over life. Sylvie meets Roland, a composer who instills new hope into her troubled mind. Mr. Toulzac then asks her then to renounce the world and go down a secret tomb he has just found.
- Who directed The Bride of Darkness?
- The Bride of Darkness was directed by Serge de Poligny.
- Who stars in The Bride of Darkness?
- The Bride of Darkness stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Jany Holt, Line Noro, Anne Belval, Gaston Gabaroche, Robert Dhéry.
- How long is The Bride of Darkness?
- The Bride of Darkness has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Bride of Darkness?
- The Bride of Darkness is a Crime, Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Bride of Darkness produced?
- The Bride of Darkness was produced in France.