Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
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.
Director: Juraj Jakubisko
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: July 10, 2008
Cast
- Anna Friel - Erzsébet Báthory
- Karel Roden - Juraj Thurzo
- Vincent Regan - Ferenc Nadasdy
- Hans Matheson - Merisi Caravaggio
- Deana Horváthová - Darvulia
- Franco Nero - King Mathias
- Antony Byrne - Pastor Ponicky
- Bolek Polívka - Monk Petr
- Jiří Mádl - Cyril
- Monika Hilmerová - Countess Czobor
Screenplay
- Juraj Jakubisko (Screenplay)
- John Paul Chapple (Dialogue)
Music: Simon Boswell, Jan Jirásek
Editing: Christopher Blunden, Patrik Pašš
Production: J&J JAKUBISKO FILM EUROPE Production s.r.o., Eurofilm Stúdió, J&J Jakubisko Film, Lunar Films, Concorde Film Trust, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic, Státní fond ČR pro podporu a rozvoj české kinematografie
Country: United Kingdom, Hungary, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders
Keywords
transylvania, legend, greed, bratislava, slovakia, surrealism, countess, blood bath, impalement, scythe, lgbt, retaliation, exhumation, incarceration, homosexual, based on real person
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bathory: Countess of Blood about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood was directed by Juraj Jakubisko.
- Who stars in Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood stars Anna Friel, Karel Roden, Vincent Regan, Hans Matheson, Deana Horváthová, Franco Nero.
- How long is Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood had a budget of $18M.
- How much did Bathory: Countess of Blood gross?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Bathory: Countess of Blood produced?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood was produced in United Kingdom, Hungary, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- The themes of Bathory: Countess of Blood include: Magical Realism and Wonders.