
The Abyss
L'œvre au noir
Release: 1988-05-13·Runtime: 110m·★ 5.4
Drama
The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years. But he remains a non-conformist. He returns to his native Bruges, where he thinks he has been forgotten. In this silent labyrinth where the faces of the past resurface, he rediscovers his identity and thus signs his death warrant.
Production Countries
BelgiumFrance
Production Companies
Philippe Dussart S.a.r.l.
La Sept
La Nouvelle Imagerie
Canal+
Cast
Sami Freyas Prieur des Cordeliers
Marie-France Pisieras Martha
Herbert Flackas Pouvoir
Gian Maria Volontéas Zenone
Alexandre von Siversas Deuxième théologien
Jean Bouiseas Campanus
Senne Rouffaeras Le Cocq
Linda Schagen Van Leeuwenas Fille Citrouille
Gaëtan Wendersas Un moine (uncredited)
Serge-Henri Valckeas Capitaine du bateau
Johan Leysenas Rombaut
Mathieu Carrièreas Pierre de Hamaere, Pierre
Dora van der Groenas Greete
Roger Van Hoolas L'officier
Pierre Dherteas Cyprien
Christian Mailletas Philibert
Harry Clevenas L'officier
Anna Karinaas Catherine
Philippe Léotardas Henri-Maximilien
Marie-Christine Barraultas Hilzonde
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