Woyzeck
Synopsis
In a crumbling military outpost, Woyzeck—a weary soldier—drifts between duty and despair, haunted by silence and the wind. His wife Marie, restless and unloved, falls for the pompous Drum Major, igniting a spiral of humiliation and betrayal. Mocked by his superiors and beaten by his rival, Woyzeck retreats to the pond where only his child offers comfort. As madness and sorrow converge, he makes a tragic choice on a moonless, blood-stained night—finally expressing the love he never could.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gilbert Marcantognini
Woyzeck
Alexandra Scicluna
Marie
Michael Lonsdale
Le capitaine
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Le docteur
Gabrielle Lazure
La bonimentrice
Marc Bodnar
Andrès
Cyril Bothorel
Le tambour-major
Tancrède Melet
Karl
Albert Pigot
Le marchand d'armes
Claire Ingrid Cottenceau
Foraine / femme de l'église
Hélène Lippi
Danseuse
Agnès Manoury
Anne Zamberlan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Marignane
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Büchner
- Original Title
- Woyzeck
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Nouvelles Productions, K Films S.A., Septimània films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Marignane
Georg Büchner, Guy Marignane
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Marignane
Director
Georg Büchner
Screenplay
Guy Marignane
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woyzeck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woyzeck about?
In a crumbling military outpost, Woyzeck—a weary soldier—drifts between duty and despair, haunted by silence and the wind. His wife Marie, restless and unloved, falls for the pompous Drum Major, igniting a spiral of humiliation and betrayal. Mocked by his superiors and beaten by his rival, Woyzeck retreats to the pond where only his child offers comfort. As madness and sorrow converge, he makes a tragic choice on a moonless, blood-stained night—finally expressing the love he never could.
Who directed Woyzeck?
Woyzeck was directed by Guy Marignane.
Who stars in Woyzeck?
The principal cast of Woyzeck includes Gilbert Marcantognini, Alexandra Scicluna, Michael Lonsdale, Jean-Pierre Sentier, Gabrielle Lazure.
When was Woyzeck released and how long is it?
Woyzeck was released in 1993 with a total runtime of Unknown.