Dark Woods
Les Bois noirs
Synopsis
In this gothic romance based on a 1950s novel by Robert Margerit, after a whirlwind romance, Violette, a Parisian girl, has married Gustave Dupin, a charming aristocrat, and returned with him to live on his country estate. There, she begins to discover that all is not as it seemed, and beneath her groom's charming exterior is an undreamt-of savagery. She forms an alliance with her husband's much saner brother Bastien which saves her in the end, but not before she must go on trial for the murder of her husband.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Bonitzer, Robert Margerit, Jacques Deray
- Original Score
- Romano Musumarra
- Original Title
- Les Bois noirs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paradis Films, Mondex Films, La Générale d'Images, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Pascal Bonitzer, Robert Margerit, Jacques Deray
Romano Musumarra
Carlo Varini
Hugues Darmois
Éric Heumann, Jean Labadie, Stéphane Sorlat
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Pascal Bonitzer
Writer
Jacques Deray
Writer
Jean Labadie
Producer
Stéphane Sorlat
Producer
Romano Musumarra
Original Music Composer
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Hugues Darmois
Editor
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Martine Rapin
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark Woods.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Woods about?
In this gothic romance based on a 1950s novel by Robert Margerit, after a whirlwind romance, Violette, a Parisian girl, has married Gustave Dupin, a charming aristocrat, and returned with him to live on his country estate. There, she begins to discover that all is not as it seemed, and beneath her groom's charming exterior is an undreamt-of savagery. She forms an alliance with her husband's much saner brother Bastien which saves her in the end, but not before she must go on trial for the murder of her husband.
Who directed Dark Woods?
Dark Woods was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in Dark Woods?
The principal cast of Dark Woods includes Béatrice Dalle, Philippe Volter, Stéphane Freiss, Geneviève Page, Michel Duchaussoy.
When was Dark Woods released and how long is it?
Dark Woods was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Woods was composed by Romano Musumarra.
Is Dark Woods based on a book or true story?
Dark Woods is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Margerit".