Why it may be worth watching
- The Countess combines Drama and History elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.9/10 from 191 votes.
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The Countess
She sacrificed all for love and others for beauty
Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.
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Cast
Julie DelpyErzsébet Báthory
Daniel BrühlIstván Thurzó
William HurtGyörgy Thurzó
Anamaria MarincaDarvulia
Maria SimonHelena
Sebastian BlombergDominic Vizakna
Adriana AltarasAunt Klara
Charly HübnerFerenc Nádasdy
Andy GätjenMiklós
Frederick LauJanós
Katrin PollittDorothea
Anna Maria MüheBertha
Marlis EulitzZusanna
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, History, Thriller.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include frightening or intense material. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
hungarybiographyserial killerolder woman younger man relationshiprevisionist historynoblewomanwoman director17th century
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