The Seashell and the Clergyman
La Coquille et le Clergyman
Synopsis
Obsessed with a general's wife, a clergyman has strange visions of death and lust, struggling against his own eroticism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Germaine Dulac
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonin Artaud, Germaine Dulac
- Original Title
- La Coquille et le Clergyman
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Délia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Germaine Dulac
Antonin Artaud, Germaine Dulac
Paul Parguel
Germaine Dulac
Department Leadership Roster
Germaine Dulac
Director
Antonin Artaud
Writer
Germaine Dulac
Producer
Paul Parguel
Director of Photography
Germaine Dulac
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seashell and the Clergyman
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What is The Seashell and the Clergyman about?
Obsessed with a general's wife, a clergyman has strange visions of death and lust, struggling against his own eroticism.
Who directed The Seashell and the Clergyman?
The Seashell and the Clergyman was directed by Germaine Dulac.
Who stars in The Seashell and the Clergyman?
The principal cast of The Seashell and the Clergyman includes Alex Allin, Lucien Bataille, Genica Athanasiou.
When was The Seashell and the Clergyman released and how long is it?
The Seashell and the Clergyman was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 41m.