based on novel or book,bisexuality,book burning,alchemy,naturalism,medieval physician

The Abyss (1988)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
André Delvaux
  • Profile picture of Gian Maria Volonté
    Zenone Gian Maria Volonté
  • Profile picture of Sami Frey
    Prieur des Cordeliers Sami Frey
  • Profile picture of Anna Karina
    Catherine Anna Karina
  • Profile picture of Philippe Léotard
    Henri-Maximilien Philippe Léotard
  • Profile picture of Jean Bouise
    Campanus Jean Bouise
  • Profile picture of Marie-France Pisier
    Martha Marie-France Pisier
  • Profile picture of Mathieu Carrière
    Pierre de Hamaere Mathieu Carrière
  • Profile picture of Marie-Christine Barrault
    Hilzonde Marie-Christine Barrault

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • bisexuality
  • book burning
  • alchemy
  • naturalism
  • medieval physician