The Countess 2009
"She sacrificed all for love and others for beauty"
Directed by Julie Delpy, *The Countess (2009)* plunges into the dark, opulent heart of 17th-century Hungary, where power, obsession, and the relentless march of time collide.
Director: Julie Delpy
Cast
Julie Delpy
Erzsébet Báthory
Daniel Brühl
István Thurzó
William Hurt
György Thurzó
Anamaria Marinca
Darvulia
Maria Simon
Helena
Sebastian Blomberg
Dominic Vizakna
Adriana Altaras
Aunt Klara
Charly Hübner
Ferenc Nádasdy
Andy Gätjen
Miklós
Frederick Lau
Janós
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Countess (2009) about?
Set in 17th-century Hungary, this gothic drama follows Countess Erzsébet Báthory, a powerful noblewoman who becomes obsessed with the idea that bathing in the blood of virgins will preserve her youth. As her sanity unravels, so does her world under the weight of her own delusions.
Who directed The Countess?
Julie Delpy directed and stars in *The Countess (2009)*, bringing a visceral intensity to this historical thriller steeped in horror and drama.
Who stars in The Countess?
The film features Julie Delpy as Countess Erzsébet Báthory, Daniel Brühl as her young lover, William Hurt as a political rival, and Anamaria Marinca in a supporting role.
Is The Countess (2009) worth watching?
While not a mainstream hit, *The Countess (2009)* offers a compelling blend of historical drama and gothic horror, anchored by Delpy's bold performance. Fans of atmospheric, thematically rich films will find plenty to appreciate, even if it isn't for everyone.
How long is The Countess?
The Countess (2009) has a runtime of 100 minutes.
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About The Countess (2009) — A Gilded Cage of Love, Madness, and Immortality
Directed by Julie Delpy, *The Countess (2009)* plunges into the dark, opulent heart of 17th-century Hungary, where power, obsession, and the relentless march of time collide. At its center is Erzsébet Báthory, a formidable noblewoman whose once-unshakable authority begins to crumble as her youthful beauty fades. Desperate to reclaim her fading allure, she becomes ensnared in a grotesque fantasy—that only the blood of the innocent can preserve her fading glow. With lush costumes and candlelit intrigue, Delpy crafts a chilling tale where love, madness, and brutality intertwine, set against a backdrop of aristocratic excess and looming political upheaval.
Julie Delpy steps into the role of Báthory herself, portraying a woman whose descent into darkness is as magnetic as it is horrifying. Joined by Daniel Brühl as her doomed young lover and William Hurt as a cunning adversary, the ensemble delivers performances steeped in psychological tension. Blending historical drama with gothic horror, *The Countess (2009)* explores the extremes of vanity and the cost of eternal youth, wrapping its audience in an atmosphere of dread and decadence that lingers long after the credits roll.
