La Papesse (1975)
Directed by Mario Mercier

Horror
aka: A Woman Possessed

Film Synopsis

Aline and Laurent realise that their marriage is beginning to fail.  Aline resents the fact that her husband is more interested in becoming a fully fledged magician than in saving their relationship.  In the end, Laurent turns his back on Aline so that he can join a priestess who is in the service of the witch Geziale.  He must submit to several tests before he can achieve his ambition and enter the magic circle...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Mario Mercier
  • Script: Mario Mercier
  • Cinematographer: Robert Schneider
  • Music: Éric Demarsan
  • Cast: Jean-François Delacour, Geziale, Lisa Livane, Erika Maaz, Lina Olsen, Mathias von Huppert
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 95 min
  • Aka: A Woman Possessed

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