Looking like a tapestry of the period, director Walerian Borowczyk's medieval drama weaves a complex thread of jealousy and infidelity - both real and imagined. The story centres on Blanche, the young wife of a nobleman in 13th century France. A visit to their castle by the King of France starts a tragic chain of events, sparked by the King's interest in Blanche. Polish-born animator Borowczyk's second live-action feature is an erotic and stylish period piece which won great critical acclaim when it was first released. His wife, the pale and willowy Ligia Branice plays the aptly-named Blanche with great delicacy.


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