Anchoress
“Ecstasy and orthodoxy in the 14th century!”
Synopsis
A 14th-century peasant becomes transfixed by a statue of the Virgin Mary, and petitions to be walled into a cell attached to the church as a religious hermit.
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Anchoress - clip
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Natalie Morse
Christine Carpenter
Gene Bervoets
Reeve
Toyah Willcox
Pauline Carpenter
Pete Postlethwaite
William Carpenter
Christopher Eccleston
Priest
Michaël Pas
Drover
Julie T. Wallace
Bertha
Annette Badland
Mary
Brenda Bertin
Meg Carpenter
Veronica Quilligan
Daisy
Ann Way
Alice
François Beukelaers
Bishop
Jan Decleir
Mason
David Boyce
Ragged Martin
Mieke De Groote
Ragged Martin's Wife
Erik Konstantyn
Carter
Guy Pion
Innkeeper
Peter Van Asbroeck
Dyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Newby
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Watkins, Judith Stanley-Smith
- Original Title
- Anchoress
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Corsan, Upstate Films, Channel 4 Television, BRTN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Newby
Christine Watkins, Judith Stanley-Smith
Michel Baudour
Brand Thumim
Paul Breuls, Ben Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Newby
Director
Paul Breuls
Producer
Brand Thumim
Editor
Niek Kortekaas
Production Design
Christine Watkins
Writer
Judith Stanley-Smith
Writer
Michel Baudour
Director of Photography
Annie Symons
Costume Design
Ben Gibson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anchoress
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What is Anchoress about?
A 14th-century peasant becomes transfixed by a statue of the Virgin Mary, and petitions to be walled into a cell attached to the church as a religious hermit.
Who directed Anchoress?
Anchoress was directed by Chris Newby.
Who stars in Anchoress?
The principal cast of Anchoress includes Natalie Morse, Gene Bervoets, Toyah Willcox, Pete Postlethwaite, Christopher Eccleston.
When was Anchoress released and how long is it?
Anchoress was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anchoress?
Anchoress holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).