Sorceress
Le Moine et la Sorcière
Synopsis
Dominican friar Etienne de Bourbon visits a 13th-century French village in search of heretics for the Inquisition. Despite the opposition of the local priest and the indifference of the villagers, he finds a seemingly perfect suspect: a young woman who lives in a forest outside the village and cures people with herbs and folk remedies. In the process, he discovers the cult of the greyhound "Saint" Guinefort, and confronts his own troubled past.
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Tchéky Karyo
Etienne de Bourbon
Christine Boisson
Elda
Jean Carmet
Vicar
Raoul Billerey
Siméon
Catherine Frot
Cécile
Féodor Atkine
Count of Villars
Maria de Medeiros
Agnès
Gilette Barbier
Sacristan
Nicole Félix
Madeleine
Jean Dasté
Christophe
Mathieu Schiffman
Young Artaud
Michel Karyo
Young Etienne
Joëlle Bernier
Woman from the Church
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzanne Schiffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Pamela Berger, Suzanne Schiffman
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- Le Moine et la Sorcière
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Bleu Productions, Lara Classics, Séléna Audiovisuel, Sofinergie 1, George Reinhart Productions, La Cecilia, The National Endowment for the Humanities, Ministère de la culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzanne Schiffman
Pamela Berger, Suzanne Schiffman
Michel Portal
Patrick Blossier
Martine Barraqué
Vincent Malle, Annie Leibovici, Pamela Berger, Martine Marignac, George Reinhart
Department Leadership Roster
Suzanne Schiffman
Director
Pamela Berger
Writer
Suzanne Schiffman
Writer
Françoise Autran
Costume Design
Bernard Vézat
Production Design
Mouchy Houblinne
Costume Design
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
Michel Portal
Original Music Composer
Annie Leibovici
Producer
Pamela Berger
Producer
Martine Barraqué
Editor
George Reinhart
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorceress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sorceress about?
Dominican friar Etienne de Bourbon visits a 13th-century French village in search of heretics for the Inquisition. Despite the opposition of the local priest and the indifference of the villagers, he finds a seemingly perfect suspect: a young woman who lives in a forest outside the village and cures people with herbs and folk remedies. In the process, he discovers the cult of the greyhound "Saint" Guinefort, and confronts his own troubled past.
Who directed Sorceress?
Sorceress was directed by Suzanne Schiffman.
Who stars in Sorceress?
The principal cast of Sorceress includes Tchéky Karyo, Christine Boisson, Jean Carmet, Raoul Billerey, Catherine Frot.
When was Sorceress released and how long is it?
Sorceress was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sorceress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sorceress was composed by Michel Portal.