Madame Baptiste
Synopsis
Blanche was raped in her adolescence by a servant, a cowherd named Baptiste. Her family, anxious to hide the shame that this scandal has cast on their reputation, locks the young girl in their manor, thinking that four walls are enough to silence the mockery. One day, Blanche, whom the whole country nicknames "Madame Baptiste", tries to commit suicide, consumed by the painful memory she carries within her. A man saves her and, charmed by the woman who now owes him her life, he asks her to marry him, thus defying the moral barriers set by public opinion. Life now seems happy for Blanche, but one day, at the agricultural show, the insult comes again: "Madame Baptiste!"...
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Isabelle Huppert
Blanche
Francine Bergé
Mother
Jean-Marc Bory
Father
Roger Van Hool
Raoul Aubertin
Christian Bouillette
Baptiste
Laurence Février
Delphine
Françoise Thuriez
Cousin Émilienne
Nadine Delanoe
Cousin Étiennette
Luce Fabiole
Aunt
Andrée Champeaux
Céleste
Teddy Bilis
Doctor
Gérard Dournel
Vicar
François Germain
Valet
Martin Trévières
Leader of the brass band
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Santelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy de Maupassant, Claude Santelli
- Original Score
- Franz Schubert
- Original Title
- Madame Baptiste
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Santelli
Guy de Maupassant, Claude Santelli
Franz Schubert
André Lecoeuvre
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Santelli
Director
Claude Santelli
Writer
André Lecoeuvre
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Thomen
Production Design
Roger Jouan
Costume Design
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Baptiste
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What is Madame Baptiste about?
Blanche was raped in her adolescence by a servant, a cowherd named Baptiste. Her family, anxious to hide the shame that this scandal has cast on their reputation, locks the young girl in their manor, thinking that four walls are enough to silence the mockery. One day, Blanche, whom the whole country nicknames "Madame Baptiste", tries to commit suicide, consumed by the painful memory she carries within her. A man saves her and, charmed by the woman who now owes him her life, he asks her to marry him, thus defying the moral barriers set by public opinion. Life now seems happy for Blanche, but one day, at the agricultural show, the insult comes again: "Madame Baptiste!"...
Who directed Madame Baptiste?
Madame Baptiste was directed by Claude Santelli.
Who stars in Madame Baptiste?
The principal cast of Madame Baptiste includes Isabelle Huppert, Francine Bergé, Jean-Marc Bory, Roger Van Hool, Christian Bouillette.
When was Madame Baptiste released and how long is it?
Madame Baptiste was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Baptiste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Baptiste was composed by Franz Schubert.
Is Madame Baptiste based on a book or true story?
Madame Baptiste is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".