Violanta (1977) DVD-R

p style="text-align: center" class="style5"> Starring Maria Schneider, Lucia Bosè, Lou Castel, Ingrid Caven, Gérard Depardieu
Directed by Daniel Schmid
Print: Color
Runtime: 95 minutes (approx. 1 h 35 min)
Genre: Historical Drama / Mystery
Language: French (with English subtitles)

Also known as Violanta, this 1977 Swiss film is a dark, atmospheric adaptation of Conrad Ferdinand Meyer's novella Die Richterin. Set in a remote mountain valley, the story follows Silver (Lou Castel), who returns home to attend the wedding of his half-sister Laura (Maria Schneider). Their arrival coincides with the revelation of deep family secrets, leading to tragic consequences. The film explores themes of power, fate, and the inescapable past.