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Towards Ecstasy

September 22, 1960 1h 26m

Originally released in 1960. Towards Ecstasy is a drama film. directed by René Wheeler. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pascale Petit, Giani Esposito, and Serge Sauvion

Synopsis

Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towards Ecstasy about?

Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a...

Who directed Towards Ecstasy?

Towards Ecstasy was directed by René Wheeler.

How long is Towards Ecstasy?

Towards Ecstasy has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Towards Ecstasy released?

Towards Ecstasy was released on September 22, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Towards Ecstasy?

The main cast of Towards Ecstasy includes Pascale Petit, Giani Esposito, Serge Sauvion, Monique Mélinand, Hugues Wanner.