Savage Souls
Originally released in 2001. Savage Souls is a drama/romance film. directed by Raúl Ruiz. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laetitia Casta, Frédéric Diefenthal, and Arielle Dombasle
Synopsis
At a wake one night in 1945, a group of aged women recall the life of one of their number. Sixty years before, Thérèse was barely 20 years old when she eloped with her boyfriend, Firmin, a blacksmith, to Châtillon, a town in Provence. Here, she makes the acquaintance of the wealthy Madame Numance, who is known for her good deeds. Realising that Thérèse is pregnant and unemployed, Madame Numance insists that she moves into a house on her estate. Whilst Firmin resents the arrangement, Thérèse soon finds that she can exploit the situation, using her benefactor's naivety and generosity for her own gain..
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Laetitia Casta
as Thérèse
Frédéric Diefenthal
as Firmin
Arielle Dombasle
as Madame Numance
John Malkovich
as Monsieur Numance
Charles Berling
as Reveillard
Johan Leysen
as Rampal
Édith Scob
as Première femme veillée
Christian Vadim
as Le pasteur
Carlos López
as Le muet
Monique Mélinand
as Thérèse âgée
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Lendemain
- MDI Productions
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savage Souls about?
At a wake one night in 1945, a group of aged women recall the life of one of their number. Sixty years before, Thérèse was barely 20 years old when she eloped with her boyfriend, Firmin, a blacks...
Who directed Savage Souls?
Savage Souls was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
How long is Savage Souls?
Savage Souls has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Savage Souls released?
Savage Souls was released on May 20, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Savage Souls?
The main cast of Savage Souls includes Laetitia Casta, Frédéric Diefenthal, Arielle Dombasle, John Malkovich, Charles Berling.