Synopsis
In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insanity by an inner desire for a passionate existence, while she lives a dull life at her grandmother's country home. The grandmother recalls how her own daughter lost hold of sanity and died on her lover's grave -- and she begins to see similarities in her granddaughter's behavior.
The Unburdening (1983) is a 1h 18min drama feature film by Marcel Schüpbach. In this surreal, overstated, black-and-white film by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman is slowly driven to near insani...
Key facts
Cast
Anne Caudry, Anne-Marie Blanc, Fabienne Guelpa, Nicole Roüan, Serge Avédikian, Hanns Zischler, Roland Amstutz
Original language
French
First release
October 4, 1983 (Switzerland)
Crew
Screenplay
Marcel Schüpbach, Yves Yersin
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Festival History
- Solothurn Film Festival 2025 generic
- César Awards 1984 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1983 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 4, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 23, 1984 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | January 30, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Marcel Schüpbach |
| Cast | Anne Caudry (Rose-Hélène), Anne-Marie Blanc (La grand-mère), Fabienne Guelpa (Flore), Nicole Roüan (La mère), Serge Avédikian (Valentin), Hanns Zischler (Diego), Roland Amstutz (Le père) |
| Screenplay | Marcel Schüpbach, Yves Yersin |
Additional data: TMDB.
