Sorceress (English Language Version)
by Suzanne Schiffman
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Catherine Frot, Christine Boisson, Jean Carmet, Raoul Billery, Tcheky KaryoDirector: Suzanne Schiffman
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1987-08-30
Studio: Lara Classics, Inc.
Movie Reviews of Sorceress (English Language Version)
Movie Review: best movie on medieval popular culture
Summary: 5 Stars
Sorceress is in my view the best film depiction of medieval religion and culture, one that I use regularly in my classes. Based on the legendary dog 'saint' Guinefort, the story explores the clash of noble and village culture; outsiders such as Dominicans looking for heresy contrasted with the village priest who is one of his people; medieval understandings of Christianity; and the role of healing women and men.
Although some liberties are taken with the story of the Dominican Etienne de Bourbon's life, who wrote about Guinefort at the end of his life and the healing woman Elda is much more young and beautiful in the film than in the original tale, this is a stunning film that provides great insights into 13th-C. life and beliefs.
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