Venus of Ille (1969)
Janusz Majewski adapts Prosper Mérimée’s 1835 tale of the same name, centering on a mysterious statue unearthed in a provincial town. The figure, sculpted as a tormented woman, becomes an ominous presence during a wedding celebration. When the groom impulsively slips his ring onto the statue’s finger—and cannot remove it—the joyous occasion descends into a nightmarish spiral of superstition, obsession, and the uncanny.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: Mystery, Horror, TV Movie
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: April 30, 1969
Cast
- Michael Kane - Archeologist
- Isabelle Jan - Alfons' Wife
- Jacek Woszczerowicz - Innkeeper
- Andrzej Nowakowski - Alfons
- Halina Kossobudzka - Innkeeper's Wife
- Leon Niemczyk - Aragonese Man
- Mieczysław Stoor - Helper
- Zbigniew Koczanowicz - Police Commissioner
- Witold Pyrkosz - Artur
- Maciej Maciejewski - Archeologist (voice)
Screenplay
- Prosper Mérimée (Short Story)
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
Music: Lucjan Kaszycki
Cinematography: Stefan Matyjaszkiewicz
Editing: Tomira Matyjaszkiewicz
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Venus of Ille about?
- Janusz Majewski adapts Prosper Mérimée’s 1835 tale of the same name, centering on a mysterious statue unearthed in a provincial town. The figure, sculpted as a tormented woman, becomes an ominous presence during a wedding celebration. When the groom impulsively slips his ring onto the statue’s finger—and cannot remove it—the joyous occasion descends into a nightmarish spiral of superstition, obsession, and the uncanny.
- Who directed Venus of Ille?
- Venus of Ille was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in Venus of Ille?
- Venus of Ille stars Michael Kane, Isabelle Jan, Jacek Woszczerowicz, Andrzej Nowakowski, Halina Kossobudzka, Leon Niemczyk.
- How long is Venus of Ille?
- Venus of Ille has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Venus of Ille?
- Venus of Ille is a Mystery, Horror, TV Movie film.
- Where was Venus of Ille produced?
- Venus of Ille was produced in Poland.