Carmilla
Synopsis
In 19th-century Styria, isolated Laura's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Laura's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Laura's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
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Izabela Trojanowska
Carmilla
Monika Stefanowicz
Laura
Leon Niemczyk
Ojciec
Anna Milewska
Mademoiselle de Lafontaine
Barbara Rachwalska
Madame Perrodon
Zofia Rysiówna
Dama
Jerzy Łapiński
Handlarz
Włodzimierz Preyss
Odnawiacz obrazòw
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
Szlachcic z Moraw
Zbigniew Koczanowicz
Zandarm
Jerzy Bończak
Wampir
Piotr Grabowski
Pastuch
Tomasz Grochoczyński
Doktor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janusz Kondratiuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Janusz Kondratiuk
- Original Title
- Carmilla
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janusz Kondratiuk
Janusz Kondratiuk, Sheridan Le Fanu
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Janusz Kondratiuk
Director
Janusz Kondratiuk
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmilla
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What is Carmilla about?
In 19th-century Styria, isolated Laura's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Laura's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Laura's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
Who directed Carmilla?
Carmilla was directed by Janusz Kondratiuk.
Who stars in Carmilla?
The principal cast of Carmilla includes Izabela Trojanowska, Monika Stefanowicz, Leon Niemczyk, Anna Milewska, Barbara Rachwalska.
When was Carmilla released and how long is it?
Carmilla was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Carmilla based on a book or true story?
Carmilla is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheridan Le Fanu".