The Countess

"She sacrificed all for love and others for beauty"

Jun 25 2009 Not Rated 1h 38m
Biography, Drama, History

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.

Plot

A 17th century Hungarian countess embarks on a murderous undertaking, with the belief that bathing in the blood of virgins will preserve her beauty.

Written by

Julie Delpy

Directed by

Julie Delpy

Production Countries

Germany, United States of America, France

Production Companies

Celluloid Dreams Productions, Social Capital, Fanes Film, X Filme Creative Pool, X Filme International

Languages

Français, English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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