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Bathory: Countess of Blood

Bathory: Countess of Blood

20085.72h 21m

Overview

Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Contrary to popular belief, Elizabeth Bathory was a modern Renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to men’s aspirations for power and wealth.

Directed by Juraj Jakubisko
Written by Juraj Jakubisko, John Paul Chapple
Produced by Mike Downey, Deana Horváthová, Zorana Piggott
Box OfficeBudget: $17.6MRevenue: $7.0M

Top Cast

Anna Friel

Anna Friel

Erzsébet Báthory

Karel Roden

Karel Roden

Juraj Thurzo

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Ferenc Nadasdy

Hans Matheson

Hans Matheson

Merisi Caravaggio

Deana Horváthová

Deana Horváthová

Darvulia

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

King Mathias

Antony Byrne

Antony Byrne

Pastor Ponicky

Bolek Polívka

Bolek Polívka

Monk Petr

Jiří Mádl

Jiří Mádl

Cyril

Monika Hilmerová

Monika Hilmerová

Countess Czobor

Themes & Keywords

transylvanialegendgreedbratislava, slovakiasurrealismcountessblood bathimpalementscythelgbtretaliationexhumationincarcerationhomosexualbased on real person

About Bathory: Countess of Blood

Bathory: Countess of Blood is a drama, fantasy film released in 2008 exploring themes of transylvania, legend, greed, bratislava, slovakia, surrealism, countess. Directed by Juraj Jakubisko, it stars Anna Friel, Karel Roden, Vincent Regan. Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Contrary to popular belief, Elizabeth Bathory was a modern Renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to men’s aspirations for power and wealth.

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