The Abyss - 1988

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.

110min
1988
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

Sami Frey profile pictureSami FreyPrieur des Cordeliers
Anna Karina profile pictureAnna KarinaCatherine
Philippe Léotard profile picturePhilippe LéotardHenri-Maximilien
Jean Bouise profile pictureJean BouiseCampanus
Mathieu Carrière profile pictureMathieu CarrièrePierre de Hamaere
Roger Van Hool profile pictureRoger Van HoolL'officier
Harry Cleven profile pictureHarry ClevenL'officier
Serge-Henri Valcke profile pictureSerge-Henri ValckeCapitaine du bateau
Alexandre von Sivers profile pictureAlexandre von SiversDeuxième théologien
Gaëtan Wenders profile pictureGaëtan WendersUn moine (uncredited)

About The Abyss

The Abyss Overview

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.

Runtime: 110min

Extra details

Original Title: L'oeuvre au noir
Original Language: French
Directed By: André Delvaux