Overview

In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insanity by an inner desire for a passionate existence, while she lives a dull life at her grandmother's country home. The grandmother recalls how her own daughter lost hold of sanity and died on her lover's grave -- and she begins to see similarities in her granddaughter's behavior.

Cast

Anne Caudry, Anne-Marie Blanc, Fabienne Guelpa, Nicole Roüan, Serge Avédikian, Hanns Zischler, Roland Amstutz

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What is "The Unburdening" about?

In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insanity by an inner desire for a passionate existence, while she lives a dull life at her grandmother's country home. The grandmother recalls how her own daughter lost hold of sanity and died on her lover's grave -- and she begins to see similarities in her granddaughter's behavior.

When was "The Unburdening" released?

The Unburdening was released in 1983.

Who stars in "The Unburdening"?

The cast includes Anne Caudry, Anne-Marie Blanc, Fabienne Guelpa, Nicole Roüan.