Towards Ecstasy
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Synopsis
Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.
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Pascale Petit
Catherine
Giani Esposito
Jérôme
Serge Sauvion
Jacques
Monique Mélinand
Mrs. Schultz
Hugues Wanner
Mr. Schultz
Nelly Borgeaud
Odette
Michel Ardan
Monsieur Bègue
France Asselin
A bourgeoise
Robert Dalban
Michel Etcheverry
Father Bruno
Paul Faivre
Geneviève Kervine
Anne-Marie
Jacques Marin
The butcher
Liliane Patrick
The flight attendant
Marie-Claude Poirier
Jeannette
Lysiane Rey
Mrs. Bègue
Malka Ribowska
Hassibah
Ahmed Roui
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- René Wheeler, Madeleine Alleins, Charles Spaak, Maurice Clavel
- Original Title
- Vers l'extase
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Wheeler
René Wheeler, Madeleine Alleins, Charles Spaak, Maurice Clavel
Christian Matras
Renée Lichtig
Department Leadership Roster
René Wheeler
Director
René Wheeler
Writer
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Charles Spaak
Writer
Renée Lichtig
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What is Towards Ecstasy about?
Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.
Who directed Towards Ecstasy?
Towards Ecstasy was directed by René Wheeler.
Who stars in Towards Ecstasy?
The principal cast of Towards Ecstasy includes Pascale Petit, Giani Esposito, Serge Sauvion, Monique Mélinand, Hugues Wanner.
When was Towards Ecstasy released and how long is it?
Towards Ecstasy was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Towards Ecstasy based on a book or true story?
Towards Ecstasy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Madeleine Alleins".