A Judgement in Stone

Claude Chabrol19951h 52mCrime, Drama

Why we chose it

Claude Chabrol called it the last Marxist film, and it stars Venice winners Isabelle Huppert and Sandrine Bonnaire. In the Ruth Rendell novel it’s based on, the killer and her motive are revealed in the very first sentence, and knowing where it’s all heading is what makes your blood run cold.

Synopsis

The maid in a large country house in Brittany, Sophie is quiet, diligent and obedient, and she keeps it hidden that she cannot read a single word. In the village, Jeanne runs the post office and never hides what she thinks of the family up at the big house. The two women become friends, and before long one is pushing the other to rebel.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
La Cérémonie
Production year
1995
Decade
1990s
Duration
1h 52m
Festivals & Awards
Language
French
Country
France, Germany
Subtitles
Greek, Polish
Age rating
Κ-15

César Awards

Best Actress Award (Isabelle Huppert)

1996

Venice Film Festival

Best Actress (Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire)

1995

Venice Film Festival

Pasinetti Award for Best Actress

1995

What others say

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