Only the Serpent Knows
Seul le serpent sait
Synopsis
Two brothers reunite in their childhood home to speak about the incest one of them suffered there as a child. Over the course of a single day, their conversation intertwines the most difficult questions with the boldest theories, delving deep into our religious and mythological history.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival (Semaine de la critique)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Séror, Martin Verdet
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Séror, Martin Verdet, Olivier Séror
- Original Title
- Seul le serpent sait
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- l’atelier documentaire, Huckleberry Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Séror, Martin Verdet
Patrick Séror, Martin Verdet, Olivier Séror
Martin Verdet
Olivier Séror, Martin Verdet
Raphaël Pillosio, Cédric Venail
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Séror
Director
Martin Verdet
Director
Raphaël Pillosio
Producer
Cédric Venail
Producer
Martin Verdet
Director of Photography
Patrick Séror
Screenplay
Martin Verdet
Screenplay
Olivier Séror
Screenplay
Olivier Séror
Editor
Martin Verdet
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Only the Serpent Knows.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Serpent Knows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only the Serpent Knows about?
Two brothers reunite in their childhood home to speak about the incest one of them suffered there as a child. Over the course of a single day, their conversation intertwines the most difficult questions with the boldest theories, delving deep into our religious and mythological history.
Who directed Only the Serpent Knows?
Only the Serpent Knows was directed by Olivier Séror, Martin Verdet.
Who stars in Only the Serpent Knows?
The principal cast of Only the Serpent Knows includes Not specified.
When was Only the Serpent Knows released and how long is it?
Only the Serpent Knows was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.