A Judgement in Stone (La Cérémonie) (15)

French Film Festival UK
Sunday 15th November 2026

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxBmHmBUNzY

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