The Bride of Darkness
La Fiancée des ténèbres
Synopsis
Sylvie, a young woman who believes to be cursed, lives in the town of Carcassonne with her guardian, Mr. Toulzac. He is a retired teacher who wishes to discover the secret of the Cathars, a Christian sect of the Middle Ages that glorified death over life. Sylvie meets Roland, a composer who instills new hope into her troubled mind. Mr. Toulzac then asks her then to renounce the world and go down a secret tomb he has just found.
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Pierre Richard-Willm
Roland Samblaca
Jany Holt
Sylvie
Line Noro
Mlle Perdrières
Anne Belval
Marie-Claude
Gaston Gabaroche
Éloi
Robert Dhéry
L'aubergiste de Tournebelle
Simone Valère
Dominique
Fernand Charpin
Fontvieille
Pierre Palau
Robert Dhéry
Édouard Delmont
Nicole Bely
Lilly Greco
Julien Maffre
Jean-Pierre Belmon
Léonce Corne
Paul Demange
Jean Diéner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge de Poligny
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Bonheur, Jean Anouilh, Serge de Poligny
- Original Score
- Marcel Mirouze
- Original Title
- La Fiancée des ténèbres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Éclair-Journal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge de Poligny
Gaston Bonheur, Jean Anouilh, Serge de Poligny
Marcel Mirouze
Roger Hubert
Jean Feyte
Department Leadership Roster
Gaston Bonheur
Screenplay
Jean Anouilh
Screenplay
Serge de Poligny
Director
Jean Feyte
Editor
Jacques Krauss
Production Design
Serge de Poligny
Screenplay
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bride of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bride of Darkness about?
Sylvie, a young woman who believes to be cursed, lives in the town of Carcassonne with her guardian, Mr. Toulzac. He is a retired teacher who wishes to discover the secret of the Cathars, a Christian sect of the Middle Ages that glorified death over life. Sylvie meets Roland, a composer who instills new hope into her troubled mind. Mr. Toulzac then asks her then to renounce the world and go down a secret tomb he has just found.
Who directed The Bride of Darkness?
The Bride of Darkness was directed by Serge de Poligny.
Who stars in The Bride of Darkness?
The principal cast of The Bride of Darkness includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Jany Holt, Line Noro, Anne Belval, Gaston Gabaroche.
When was The Bride of Darkness released and how long is it?
The Bride of Darkness was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bride of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bride of Darkness was composed by Marcel Mirouze.