Malpertuis
Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the nephew, unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.
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Malpertuis
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1971
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama, Horror, Fantasy
User Score
64%
Original Title
Malpertuis
Production Companies
Artémis Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, SOFLDOC, Société d'Expansion du Spectacle
Director
Harry Kümel
Description
Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the nephew, unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.
