A Judgement in Stone (La Cérémonie) (15)

French Film Festival UK
  • Friday 13th November 19:45 (Subtitled | Scn3)

France’s master of suspense, Claude Chabrol, relishes every malevolent, icily controlled shot of this perfectly constructed thriller, right up to its terrifying, violent climax. Adapted from Ruth Rendell’s classic thriller, A Judgement in Stone, Chabrol transposes it to a remote French village.

This iconic film has left a lasting mark on the cinematic landscape. Its influence transcends borders, shaping contemporary masterpieces like Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite.

Creates a palpable sense of unease that fully justifies the shockingly violent finale. Time Out

Cast Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacqueline Bisset, Virginie Ledoyen, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Director Claude Chabrol

French Language with English subtitles

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