The Unburdening
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.
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The Unburdening
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 4, 1983
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
42%
Original Title
L'allégement
Production Companies
Film et Vidéo Productions, TSR, Film et Vidéo Collectif S.A.
Director
Marcel Schüpbach
Description
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.