The Old Sorceress & the Valet (1987)
An old couple, Eugenie and Armand, have been living in Paris since 1921 part of the wave of post-war immigration from Martinique. Eugenie, a former dancer with Josephine Baker's Black Revue has become a professional quimboiseuse (practising black magic) for a white clientele. Armand who had been a servant is retired. Now they are both old and bitter and still quarreling with each other. One day they set out, arm-in-arm for a last promenade in the metropolis.
Director: Julius-Amédée Laou
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 7, 1987
Cast
- Jenny Alpha - Eugénie, la quimboiseuse
- Robert Liensol - Armand
- Jacques Martial - Un Travesti Claude Symprol
- Christine Amat - 1st Cliente
- Jean-François Perrier - 2nd Cliente
- Sophie Paul - 3rd Cliente
- Jean-Claude Fall - 4th Cliente
- Michel de Meaulnes - Mr Edmond
- Christine Mantelli - Les Voisins
- Rachel Cohen - Les Voisins
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Julius-Amédée Laou
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Sorceress & the Valet about?
- An old couple, Eugenie and Armand, have been living in Paris since 1921 part of the wave of post-war immigration from Martinique. Eugenie, a former dancer with Josephine Baker's Black Revue has become a professional quimboiseuse (practising black magic) for a white clientele. Armand who had been a servant is retired. Now they are both old and bitter and still quarreling with each other. One day they set out, arm-in-arm for a last promenade in the metropolis.
- Who directed The Old Sorceress & the Valet?
- The Old Sorceress & the Valet was directed by Julius-Amédée Laou.
- Who stars in The Old Sorceress & the Valet?
- The Old Sorceress & the Valet stars Jenny Alpha, Robert Liensol, Jacques Martial, Christine Amat, Jean-François Perrier, Sophie Paul.
- How long is The Old Sorceress & the Valet?
- The Old Sorceress & the Valet has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Sorceress & the Valet?
- The Old Sorceress & the Valet is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Old Sorceress & the Valet produced?
- The Old Sorceress & the Valet was produced in France.