The Duchess of Avila (1973)
An epic six-hour adaptation of Potocki's The Manuscript Found in Saragossa. Most famously filmed by Wojciech Has, this four part adaptation has the advantage of a vastly expanded running time, allowing for more of the novel to be incorporated >> shot on film, it was clearly a very expensive production and is equally spectacular in its own way.
Director: Philippe Ducrest
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 342 min
Release Date: December 24, 1973
Cast
- Jean Blaise - Alphonse van Worden y Gomerez
- Eveline Eyfel - La duchesse d'Avila / Léonore
- Jacqueline Laurent - Emina
- Sylvie Bréal - Zibbede
- Corinne Gorse - Orlandine
- Madeleine Clervanne - La duègne de la duchesse
- Huc Santana - L'astrologue / Le cheik
- José Luis de Vilallonga - Alphonse van Worden
- François Maistre - L'ermite
- Carlos Vassalo - Pascheco
Screenplay
- Jan Potocki (Novel)
- Roger Caillois
- Philippe Ducrest (Adaptation)
- Eveline Eyfel (Adaptation)
Music: Pierre Vassiliu
Cinematography: Robert Lefebvre
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philippe Ducrest
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Duchess of Avila about?
- An epic six-hour adaptation of Potocki's The Manuscript Found in Saragossa. Most famously filmed by Wojciech Has, this four part adaptation has the advantage of a vastly expanded running time, allowing for more of the novel to be incorporated >> shot on film, it was clearly a very expensive production and is equally spectacular in its own way.
- Who directed The Duchess of Avila?
- The Duchess of Avila was directed by Philippe Ducrest.
- Who stars in The Duchess of Avila?
- The Duchess of Avila stars Jean Blaise, Eveline Eyfel, Jacqueline Laurent, Sylvie Bréal, Corinne Gorse, Madeleine Clervanne.
- How long is The Duchess of Avila?
- The Duchess of Avila has a runtime of 5h 42m (342 minutes).
- What genre is The Duchess of Avila?
- The Duchess of Avila is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Duchess of Avila produced?
- The Duchess of Avila was produced in France.