Malaterra
Synopsis
In 1916, in an isolated farm in Haute Provence, Léon Morgon, a paralytic patriarch, reigns over a world of women: Appolonie, his daughter, Baptistine, his daughter-in-law and Maridoun, his granddaughter. Jean, Baptistine's husband, is reported missing on the Eastern front. The only boy left is Félix, a young man with troubled sexuality, Baptistine's son, who is convinced that his father is still alive. An abandoned village called "Malaterra" overlooks the Morgon clan's farm. The village is cursed, villagers say they have seen ghosts dancing there at night. The police would like to understand what is going on in Malaterra.
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- Director
- Philippe Carrèse
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Carrèse
- Original Title
- Malaterra
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Occitan
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Carrèse
Philippe Carrèse
Serge Dell'Amico
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Carrèse
Director
Chantal Castelli
Costume Design
Philippe Carrèse
Writer
Serge Dell'Amico
Director of Photography
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What is Malaterra about?
In 1916, in an isolated farm in Haute Provence, Léon Morgon, a paralytic patriarch, reigns over a world of women: Appolonie, his daughter, Baptistine, his daughter-in-law and Maridoun, his granddaughter. Jean, Baptistine's husband, is reported missing on the Eastern front. The only boy left is Félix, a young man with troubled sexuality, Baptistine's son, who is convinced that his father is still alive. An abandoned village called "Malaterra" overlooks the Morgon clan's farm. The village is cursed, villagers say they have seen ghosts dancing there at night. The police would like to understand what is going on in Malaterra.
Who directed Malaterra?
Malaterra was directed by Philippe Carrèse.
Who stars in Malaterra?
The principal cast of Malaterra includes Roger Pasturel, Léa Coulanges, Laurenç Revest, Estelle Pessemesse.
When was Malaterra released and how long is it?
Malaterra was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.