The Abyss

The Abyss (1988)

13/05/1988
Drama
1h 50m

Overview

The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years. But he remains a non-conformist. He returns to his native Bruges, where he thinks he has been forgotten. In this silent labyrinth where the faces of the past resurface, he rediscovers his identity and thus signs his death warrant.

  • André DelvauxDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    L'oeuvre au noir

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • bisexuality
  • book burning
  • alchemy
  • naturalism
  • medieval physician

Top Billed Cast

Gian Maria Volonté

Gian Maria Volonté

Zenone

Sami Frey

Sami Frey

Prieur des Cordeliers

Anna Karina

Anna Karina

Catherine

Philippe Léotard

Philippe Léotard

Henri-Maximilien

Jacques Lippe

Myers

Jean Bouise

Jean Bouise

Campanus

Marie-France Pisier

Marie-France Pisier

Martha

Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

Pierre de Hamaere

Nadine Uwampa

La Moricaude

Marie-Christine Barrault

Marie-Christine Barrault

Hilzonde

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