The Countess
In 17th century Hungary, the formidable Countess Erzsébet Báthory, born in 1560, becomes consumed by her obsession for a younger lover. As time passes, her desperation leads her to a chilling belief that bathing in the blood of young maidens will preserve her youth and beauty indefinitely. Her spiraling madness reveals the dark depths of her passion, transforming her into a figure of horror and infamy. The countess's quest for eternal youth ultimately drives her to commit unspeakable acts, forever marking her legacy in history.
Genre: Drama , History , Thriller , Mystery , Horror
Year: 2009
Country: France, Germany, United States of America
Duration: 1h 40m
Cast: Julie Delpy , Daniel Brühl , William Hurt , Anamaria Marinca , Maria Simon , Sebastian Blomberg , Adriana Altaras , Charly Hübner , Andy Gätjen , Frederick Lau , Katrin Pollitt , Anna Maria Mühe , Marlis Eulitz , Christine Mayer , Henriette Confurius