The highly acclaimed director explores the legend of Erzsébet Báthory in her new work. The leading roles are prestigiously cast with Isabelle Huppert as the Blood Countess and Birgit Minichmayr as the maid. The dialogues were written with the collaboration of Elfriede Jelinek.

Other Central Roles

In other central roles, Thomas Schubert, Lars Eidinger, André Jung, Marco Lorenzini, Maresi Riegner, Karl Markovics, Inge Maux, Tom Neuwirth alias Conchita Wurst, Noah Saavedra, Valentin Postlmayr, and Burghart Klaußner can be seen. The cinematography is by Martin Gschlacht ("The Devil's Bath"), the set design is by Christina Schaffer ("The Girl with a Pearl Earring"), the costumes are designed by Jorge Jara, and the editing is done by Pia Dumont.

"The world is upside down, and events repeat themselves in an uncanny way: this is the right time for the Blood Countess to awaken from her deep sleep and feast on the present," Ottinger is quoted in a press release on Saturday. "Vienna, with its historic buildings and timeless flair, is the perfect crime scene for this. With her sophistication, beauty, and cunning, the Blood Countess captivates all who serve her, flee from her, or pursue her."

"The Blood Countess" Not Only in Vienna

The film, which is supported by the Vienna Film Fund, ORF, and the Austrian Film Institute, is produced by Amour Fou Vienna, Amour Fou Luxembourg, and Heimatfilm. Filming locations are in Vienna, Lower Austria, Luxembourg, and Cologne.

(APA/Red)

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