La Coquille et le Clergyman
Obsessed with a general's wife, a clergyman has strange visions of death and lust, struggling against his own eroticism.
The Seashell and the Clergyman (1928) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Germaine Dulac, released on October 1, 1928 with a runtime of 41m. It stars Alex Allin, Lucien Bataille and Genica Athanasiou. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
Directed by Germaine Dulac, written by Antonin Artaud and Germaine Dulac, produced by Germaine Dulac.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 75 ratings.
Germaine Dulac has created a monster here... Not in any kaiju sense, but by taking a surreal swipe at just about every element of the masculine-driven, religiously flawed environment of the world in the 1920s. The eponymous priest - Alex Allin harbours none too subtle desires about the mistress of "le général" (Lucien Bataille) - the beautiful Genica Athanasiou, and the next half hour illustrates some of the…
Reviewed on June 6, 2022
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The main cast of The Seashell and the Clergyman (1928) includes Alex Allin, Lucien Bataille and Genica Athanasiou. The film was directed by Germaine Dulac. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Seashell and the Clergyman was released on October 1, 1928 and runs for 41m.
The Seashell and the Clergyman (1928) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
