The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
15th-century physician Robert Briand runs a leper colony that accepts new residents who suffer from the ravages of syphilis. When the beautiful Marie-Blanche is brought to the grim, prison-like facility, Briand finds she displays no apparent signs of disease. He risks everything when he falls in love with the woman and makes plans to run away with her.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Vincenzo CeramiScreenplay
- Giorgio TrevesDirector
Cast
- Robin RenucciRobert Briand
- Isabelle PascoMarte-Blanche
- Piera Degli EspostiThérèse
- Paolo RossiLaurent Vita
- Maurizio DonadoniPhilippe
- Franco CittiCigal
- Andrzej SewerynPedlar
- Gianfranco BarraSodomite
- Valeria MagliOlivia
- Serge SpiraFrançois, guard
- Erland JosephsonRobert's Father
- Carole BouquetEleonore