The Mystery of Alexina (1985): Cast
The Mystery of Alexina is a 1985 drama directed by René Féret, starring Philippe Vuillemin as Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin, Valérie Stroh and Marianne Basler. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- René Féret
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Cinéastes Associés
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mystery of Alexina About?
The premise of The Mystery of Alexina without spoilers.
In 1856 Alexina Barbin leaves a convent orphanage school and takes a post teaching girls in a coastal village near La Rochelle. Deeply religious, she rooms with the spirited Sara, and the two fall in love. Alexina hides a gender secret, making their liaison scandalous. Desperate for marriage and social acceptance, she confides in the village priest, her mother, the bishop and his physician. After the church and a court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes her only hope.
The Mystery of Alexina Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- transgender
- queer
- lesbian interest
- gay
- gay interest
- female nudity
The Mystery of Alexina Cast & Characters
Philippe Vuillemin leads the cast as Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin, with Valérie Stroh as Sara and Marianne Basler as Marie Avril. Directed by René Féret; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director René Féret
- Philippe Vuillemin as Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin
- Valérie Stroh as Sara
- Marianne Basler as Marie Avril
- Philippe Clévenot as Doctor Chesnet
Also Starring in The Mystery of Alexina
· 10 more- Bernard Freyd Armand
- Véronique Silver Madame Avril
- Lucienne Hamon Hotel manager
- Pierre Vial Priest
- Michel Amphoux Hotel manager
- Isabelle Gruault Josephine
- Claude Bouchery School inspector
- Anne Cornaly Alexina's mother
- Vincent Pinel A doctor
- Olivier Sabran Doctor
More from René Féret
More films directed by René Féret, best-rated first: Mozart's Sister, Anton Tchekhov 1890 and The Story of Paul.
The Mystery of Alexina Also Known As
Also known as “Il segreto di Alexina”.
- Also known as
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- Il segreto di Alexina
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The Mystery of Alexina FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mystery of Alexina, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Mystery of Alexina released?
The Mystery of Alexina was released on September 25, 1985.
Who directed The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina was directed by René Féret.
More films by René Féret Who is in the cast of The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina stars Philippe Vuillemin as Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin, Valérie Stroh as Sara and Marianne Basler as Marie Avril, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Mystery of Alexina have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mystery of Alexina has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Mystery of Alexina in?
The original language of The Mystery of Alexina is French.
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