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The Marsh

The Marsh

20026.51h 25m

Overview

Two social outcasts in 19th century Eastern Europe, Alexandre and Ulysse, become friends and settle down to live alone on the edge of a marsh that is reputedly haunted by demons, monsters and goblins. These two men have been outcasts all their lives. Alexandre was raised in a nomad family that traveled from town to town, being rejected by the people of his homeland. Due to his physical abnormalities, Ulysse has always been pushed aside ever since his childhood. When a strange murder is committed in a nearby village, the peasants turn their suspicions on Alexandre and Ulysse, because they are different. In the eyes of the villagers, they are demons that must be hunted, burned and killed.

Directed by Kim Nguyen
Written by Kim Nguyen
Produced by Yves Fortin
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Top Cast

Gregory Hlady

Gregory Hlady

Alexandre

Paul Ahmarani

Paul Ahmarani

Ulysse

Gabriel Gascon

Gabriel Gascon

Pépé

Jennifer Morehouse

Jennifer Morehouse

Lisette

James Hyndman

James Hyndman

Paul

Karina Aktouf

Karina Aktouf

Vivianne

Alex Bisping

Alex Bisping

Tamacz

Réal Bossé

Réal Bossé

The postman

Alex Ivanovici

Alex Ivanovici

Cyril

Fanny La Croix

Fanny La Croix

Nun

Themes & Keywords

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About The Marsh

The Marsh is a fantasy, drama, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of monster, village, friends, demon. Directed by Kim Nguyen, it stars Gregory Hlady, Paul Ahmarani, Gabriel Gascon. Two social outcasts in 19th century Eastern Europe, Alexandre and Ulysse, become friends and settle down to live alone on the edge of a marsh that is reputedly haunted by demons, monsters and goblins. These two men have been outcasts all their lives. Alexandre was raised in a nomad family that traveled from town to town, being rejected by the people of his homeland. Due to his physical abnormalities, Ulysse has always been pushed aside ever since his childhood. When a strange murder is committed in a nearby village, the peasants turn their suspicions on Alexandre and Ulysse, because they are different. In the eyes of the villagers, they are demons that must be hunted, burned and killed.

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