
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
Cast
Anna Karinaas Catherine
Mathieu Carrièreas Pierre de Hamaere, Pierre
Marie-Christine Barraultas Hilzonde
Christian Mailletas Philibert
Roger Van Hoolas L'officier
Herbert Flackas Pouvoir
Philippe Léotardas Henri-Maximilien
Jean Bouiseas Campanus
Pierre Dherteas Cyprien
Harry Clevenas L'officier
Gaëtan Wendersas Un moine (uncredited)
Sami Freyas Prieur des Cordeliers
Gian Maria Volontéas Zenone
Alexandre von Siversas Deuxième théologien
Johan Leysenas Rombaut
Senne Rouffaeras Le Cocq
Linda Schagen Van Leeuwenas Fille Citrouille
Dora van der Groenas Greete
Marie-France Pisieras Martha
Serge-Henri Valckeas Capitaine du bateau
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