Sorceress
Originally released in 1987. Sorceress is a drama/history film. directed by Suzanne Schiffman.
Starring Christine Boisson, Tchéky Karyo, and Féodor Atkine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Bleu Productions
- Lara Classics
- Séléna Audiovisuel
- Sofinergie 1
- George Reinhart Productions
- La Cecilia
- The National Endowment for the Humanities
- Ministère de la culture
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, ...
Who directed Sorceress?
Sorceress was directed by Suzanne Schiffman.
How long is Sorceress?
Sorceress has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Sorceress released?
Sorceress was released on September 23, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sorceress?
The main cast of Sorceress includes Christine Boisson, Tchéky Karyo, Féodor Atkine, Raoul Billerey, Jean Carmet.