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The Countess

2009 · 100 min · Drama

In 17th-century Hungary, the powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory, spurned in love and terrified of aging, descends into the mad belief that the blood of young women can preserve her beauty. Julie Delpy's chilling historical drama of the legendary Blood Countess.

Why it’s here

A French-authored treatment of Elizabeth Báthory and her castle world in present-day Slovakia.

Runtime
100 min
Genre
Drama · History · Thriller
Mood
tense · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch

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