Belladonna of Sadness (1973) (2016): Ratings & Plot
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) is a 2016 animated drama directed by Eiichi Yamamoto. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Eiichi Yamamoto
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Japanese - Studio
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- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belladonna of Sadness (1973) About?
The premise of Belladonna of Sadness (1973) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman’s life is tragically disrupted on her wedding night, leading to a descent into madness and a thirst for revenge. She makes a pact with the Devil, which transforms her into a captivating and enigmatic figure. The story blends medieval imagery with eroticism, creating a dreamlike and surreal narrative that explores themes of desire, vengeance, and the blurring lines between reality and fantasy. It's a visually striking and provocative adult animated film.
The Director of Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.
- Director Eiichi Yamamoto
More from Eiichi Yamamoto
More films directed by Eiichi Yamamoto: One Arm, By the Time the Moon Rises, Pelican Road Club Culture and Oshin.
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Belladonna of Sadness (1973) 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Belladonna of Sadness (1973) Plot Summary
What happens in Belladonna of Sadness (1973) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeanne and Jean are a newlywed couple living in a serene rural village in medieval France. Tragically, on Jeanne’s wedding night, she endures a horrific gang-rape orchestrated by the local baron and his courtiers. When she returns to her husband Jean, filled with terror, he tries to soothe her fears, suggesting they can forget the past and start anew. However, in a shocking twist, Jean strangles her into unconsciousness, overwhelmed by his own turmoil, before fleeing their home in shame and distress.
Full summary
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Belladonna of Sadness (1973) FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Belladonna of Sadness (1973), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belladonna of Sadness (1973)?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Belladonna of Sadness (1973) released?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) was released on May 6, 2016.
Who directed Belladonna of Sadness (1973)?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.
More films by Eiichi Yamamoto How is Belladonna of Sadness (1973) rated?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Does Belladonna of Sadness (1973) have a post-credit scene?
No. Belladonna of Sadness (1973) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Belladonna of Sadness (1973) in?
The original language of Belladonna of Sadness (1973) is Japanese.
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