Sorceress (1987)
Dominican friar Etienne de Bourbon visits a 13th-century French village in search of heretics for the Inquisition. Despite the opposition of the local priest and the indifference of the villagers, he finds a seemingly perfect suspect: a young woman who lives in a forest outside the village and cures people with herbs and folk remedies. In the process, he discovers the cult of the greyhound "Saint" Guinefort, and confronts his own troubled past.
Director: Suzanne Schiffman
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 23, 1987
Cast
- Christine Boisson - Elda
- Tchéky Karyo - Etienne de Bourbon
- Féodor Atkine - le comte de Villars
- Raoul Billerey - Siméon
- Jean Carmet - Le curé / Vicar
- Catherine Frot - Cécile
- Maria de Medeiros - Agnès
- Gilette Barbier - La sacristaine
- Nicole Félix - Madeleine
- Jean Dasté - Christophe
Screenplay
Music: Michel Portal
Cinematography: Patrick Blossier
Editing: Martine Barraqué
Production: Bleu Productions, Lara Classics, Séléna Audiovisuel, Sofinergie 1, George Reinhart Productions, La Cecilia, The National Endowment for the Humanities, Ministère de la culture
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sorceress about?
- Dominican friar Etienne de Bourbon visits a 13th-century French village in search of heretics for the Inquisition. Despite the opposition of the local priest and the indifference of the villagers, he finds a seemingly perfect suspect: a young woman who lives in a forest outside the village and cures people with herbs and folk remedies. In the process, he discovers the cult of the greyhound "Saint" Guinefort, and confronts his own troubled past.
- Who directed Sorceress?
- Sorceress was directed by Suzanne Schiffman.
- Who stars in Sorceress?
- Sorceress stars Christine Boisson, Tchéky Karyo, Féodor Atkine, Raoul Billerey, Jean Carmet, Catherine Frot.
- How long is Sorceress?
- Sorceress has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Sorceress?
- Sorceress is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Sorceress produced?
- Sorceress was produced in France.