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- Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Written by Caroline Eliacheff, Claude Chabrol
- Starring Isabelle Huppert, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Sandrine Bonnaire, Valentin Merlet, Virginie Ledouen
Synopsis:
In LA CEREMONIE, Claude Chabrol, the "French Hitchcock," creates one of his most shocking and unforgettable thrillers. Catherine (Bisset) hires the illiterate Sophie as her maid. But Sophie soon falls under the influence of the mysterious Jeanne (Huppert), and the stage is set for a tale of murder, violence, and betrayal. Winner of numerous international awards, LA CEREMONIE is a masterpiece of suspense.
Won: Best Actress (Huppert), 1996 Cesar Awards; Best Foreign Film, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Nominated: Best Film, Best Writing, Best Director, Best Actor (Cassel), 1996 Cesar Awards
Review:
"A tight, beautifully contained thriller." -- Edward Guthmann, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
(Read more)- More on La Ceremonie:
- Profile of director Claude Chabrol
- Interview with the director
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