Towards Ecstasy (1960)
Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.
Director: René Wheeler
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 22, 1960
Cast
- Pascale Petit - Catherine
- Giani Esposito - Jérôme
- Serge Sauvion - Jacques
- Monique Mélinand - Mrs. Schultz
- Hugues Wanner - Mr. Schultz
- Nelly Borgeaud - Odette
- Michel Ardan - Monsieur Bègue
- France Asselin - A bourgeoise
- Robert Dalban
- Michel Etcheverry - Father Bruno
Screenplay
- René Wheeler
- Madeleine Alleins (Novel)
- Charles Spaak
- Maurice Clavel (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Christian Matras
Editing: Renée Lichtig
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Wheeler
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Towards Ecstasy about?
- Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.
- Who directed Towards Ecstasy?
- Towards Ecstasy was directed by René Wheeler.
- Who stars in Towards Ecstasy?
- Towards Ecstasy stars Pascale Petit, Giani Esposito, Serge Sauvion, Monique Mélinand, Hugues Wanner, Nelly Borgeaud.
- How long is Towards Ecstasy?
- Towards Ecstasy has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Towards Ecstasy?
- Towards Ecstasy is a Drama film.
- Where was Towards Ecstasy produced?
- Towards Ecstasy was produced in France.