The Dark Room
La Chambre obscure
Synopsis
In 14th-century France, Aliénor breaks with the codes governing girls’ behavior and does as she wishes. The King of France grants her the hand of her childhood love, but her new husband deserts her immediately after the ceremony. Undeterred, she sets out after him, traveling to Siena to bring him back.
Top Cast
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Caroline Ducey
Aliénor
Melvil Poupaud
Bertrand
Mathieu Demy
Thomas
Sylvie Testud
Azalaïs
Édith Scob
The widow
Jackie Berroyer
The king
Hugues Quester
Ambrogio
Alice Houri
Lisotta
Christian Cloarec
Guillaume
Pierre Baillot
Maître Gérard de Narbonne
Dimitri Rataud
Marc
Luis Rego
The confessor
Christophe Bouisse
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
Sandrine Blancke
Capucine Daumas
Aliénor, as a child
Thibault de Montalembert
Roch Leibovici
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Christine Questerbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Christine Questerbert, Giovanni Boccaccio
- Original Title
- La Chambre obscure
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Italy, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Parnasse International, Gam Films, Film Fund Luxembourg, Eurimages, Delux Productions, CNC, Canal+, Blue Films, L.C.J. Editions & Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Christine Questerbert
Marie-Christine Questerbert, Giovanni Boccaccio
Emmanuel Machuel
Catherine Quesemand
Raymond Blumenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Christine Questerbert
Director
Raymond Blumenthal
Producer
Marie-Christine Questerbert
Writer
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
Jean-Daniel Vuillermoz
Costume Design
Laurent Allaire
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Room
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Room about?
In 14th-century France, Aliénor breaks with the codes governing girls’ behavior and does as she wishes. The King of France grants her the hand of her childhood love, but her new husband deserts her immediately after the ceremony. Undeterred, she sets out after him, traveling to Siena to bring him back.
Who directed The Dark Room?
The Dark Room was directed by Marie-Christine Questerbert.
Who stars in The Dark Room?
The principal cast of The Dark Room includes Caroline Ducey, Melvil Poupaud, Mathieu Demy, Sylvie Testud, Édith Scob.
When was The Dark Room released and how long is it?
The Dark Room was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.