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6.7
/10
15 Ratings

THE BURNING COURT

La chambre ardente

Directed by Julien Duvivier
France, Italy, 1962
Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Drama
  • 110110 minutes

Synopsis

Mathias Desgrez is the last descendant of the policeman who arrested the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was responsible for many cases of poisoning during the reign of Louis XIV. One night, whilst a masked ball is in full swing, Mathias is killed.

Synopsis

Mathias Desgrez is the last descendant of the policeman who arrested the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was responsible for many cases of poisoning during the reign of Louis XIV. One night, whilst a masked ball is in full swing, Mathias is killed.