The Abyss
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The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years. But he remains a non-conformist. He returns to his native Bruges, where he thinks he has been forgotten. In this silent labyrinth where the faces of the past resurface, he rediscovers his identity and thus signs his death warrant.
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Cast
29 people
Gian Maria Volonté
Zenone
Known for
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
Sami Frey
Prieur des Cordeliers
Known for
Band of Outsiders
The Truth
Anna Karina
Catherine
Known for
Vivre Sa Vie
Band of Outsiders
Philippe Léotard
Henri-Maximilien
Known for
French Connection II
So Long, Stooge
Jacques Lippe
Myers
Also in
Home Sweet Home
Le Mariage de Mademoiselle Beulemans
Jean Bouise
Campanus
Known for
The Big Blue
Nikita
Marie-France Pisier
Martha
Known for
Ace of Aces
Antoine and Colette
Mathieu Carrière
Pierre de Hamaere / Pierre
Known for
The Tunnel
Young Törless
Nadine Uwampa
La Moricaude
Also in
Dust
Marie-Christine Barrault
Hilzonde
Known for
Fiasco
My Night at Maud's
Johan Leysen
Rombaut
Known for
The American
Young & Beautiful
Pierre Dherte
Cyprien
Also in
With Great Joy
Water
André Delvaux Director · Marguerite Yourcenar Author Nadine Muse Editor
First release May 13, 1988 · Produced in Belgium, France · Production La Sept, La Nouvelle Imagerie
Production
Philippe Dussart S.a.r.l.
Production
La Sept
Production
La Nouvelle Imagerie
Production
Canal+
Production
Belgium · France
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Original title
L'œuvre au noir
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · May 13, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
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