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Bathory: Countess of Blood

2008 · 141 min

A lush, surreal historical drama that blurs dream and reality, offering a tragic and visually striking reinterpretation of a notorious legend.

Directed by
Juraj Jakubisko
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Overview
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Contrary to popular belief, Elizabeth Bathory was a modern Renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to men’s aspirations for power and wealth.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, eerie and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Betrayal, power, obsession, justice
Content
Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.
Note
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Directed by
Juraj Jakubisko
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror5
Humour2
Realism5
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, fantasy
Directed by
Juraj Jakubisko
Written by
Juraj Jakubisko
Starring
Anna Friel, Karel Roden, Vincent Regan, Hans Matheson, Deana Horváthová, Franco Nero, Antony Byrne, Bolek Polívka
Music
Jan Jirásek, MAOK
Cinematography
F. A. Brabec, Ján Ďuriš
Runtime
141 min
Country
United Kingdom, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic
Languages
English

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