Malpertuis

Year:	1971
Country:	Belgium
Language:	English
Genre:	Mystery, Fantasy, Horror
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Collection:	Seen It Wishlist
Community:	2 Have Seen


Director	Harry Kümel
Selected Cast	Orson Welles as Uncle Cassavius
	Susan Hampshire as Euryale
	Mathieu Carrière as Jan
Soundtrack	Georges Delerue

Notes

At least 2 versions exist; the Cannes version (cut down, but in English) and the later Director's Cut (in Dutch).

Comments and Reviews


albert 22nd Aug 2016		The film is based on a book by Jean Ray (Raymundus Joannes de Kremer), though I haven't read the book. I checked the status of the DVD and it is still available from Cinematek, which is like the Belgium equivalent of BFI, I got my copy from their cinema shop. (actually that link shows quite a few titles I wouldn't mind owning, I wonder if they post to the UK).



Magic Marmalade 22nd Aug 2016		The plot sounds a lot like the film with Roger Daltrey: The Legacy. Could this be where that film found it's origins?



albert 21st Aug 2016		Hard to find on DVD, I got my copy over in Belgium and its a 2 disc edition with the Cannes version and the Director's version, both in excellent shape. Both versions are worth watching but I prefer the Cannes version as its in English and the trims do not damage the story despite what the director thinks, [Harry Kümel, he of Daughters Of Darkness fame]. Susan Hampshire plays 3 or 4 parts at the same time. EDIT: youtube deleted the trailer. boo



albert 21st Aug 2016		Review In a huge decrepit house somewhere in another time, another place, a dying old man gathers a strange collection of people to hear his will and final judgement. The people shall be rich but they must never leave Malpertuis forever. I cannot say any more without spoiling the plot, lest to say this is one of the strangest and most intriguing arthouse films you are ever likely to see. Mystery, myth and madness, the story is pure fantasy but played straight, the ending when it comes is a bit disappointing but then you realise you've witnessed something that will stay with you for a long time. 4 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?

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