The Unburdening (1983): Cast
The Unburdening is a 1983 drama directed by Marcel Schüpbach, starring Hanns Zischler as Diego, Roland Amstutz and Serge Avédikian. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Marcel Schüpbach
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Film et Vidéo Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Unburdening About?
The premise of The Unburdening without spoilers.
In this surreal, overstated black‑and‑white work directed by Marcel Schuepbach, a young woman confined to her grandmother’s quiet country house becomes increasingly unhinged by a yearning for a more passionate life. Her grandmother, haunted by the memory of her own daughter who lost sanity and died beside her lover’s grave, sees frightening parallels in the granddaughter’s descent, amplifying the film’s melancholy tension.
The Unburdening Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- female nudity
- male nudity
- based on novel
The Unburdening Cast & Characters
Hanns Zischler leads the cast as Diego, with Roland Amstutz as Le père and Serge Avédikian as Valentin. Directed by Marcel Schüpbach; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcel Schüpbach
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Hanns Zischler as Diego - Roland Amstutz as Le père
- Serge Avédikian as Valentin
- Anne-Marie Blanc as La grand-mère
Also Starring in The Unburdening
· 3 more- Anne Caudry Rose-Hélène
- Nicole Roüan La mère
- Fabienne Guelpa Flore
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The Unburdening FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Unburdening, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Unburdening?
The Unburdening runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Unburdening released?
The Unburdening was released on August 12, 1983.
Who directed The Unburdening?
The Unburdening was directed by Marcel Schüpbach.
Who is in the cast of The Unburdening?
The Unburdening stars Hanns Zischler as Diego, Roland Amstutz as Le père and Serge Avédikian as Valentin, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Unburdening have a post-credit scene?
No. The Unburdening has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Unburdening in?
The original language of The Unburdening is French.
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