Augustine
2013 Drama Not Rated 119 Minutes
In Theaters | May 17, 2013 | |||
On 4K UHD | Not Available | |||
On Blu-ray | September 17, 2013 | |||
On DVD | September 17, 2013 |
Principal Cast
Director
In Belle Epoque Paris, 19-year-old kitchen maid Augustine suffers an inexplicable seizure that leaves her partially paralyzed and is shipped off to an all-female psychiatric hospital specializing in the then-fashionable ailment of 'hysteria'. Augustine captures the attention of renowned neurologist Dr. Charcot (Vincent Lindon) after she has another attack that appears to give her intense physical pleasure. Intrigued, he begins using her as his principal subject, hypnotizing her in front of his fellow doctors. As Augustine displays her spectacular fits in lecture halls, the lines between doctor and patient become blurred, radically impacting the course of both of their lives. Based on a true story, this darkly sensual romantic drama chronicles one woman's sexual awakening against the backdrop of neo-Victorian psychology and social repression.
Not Rated.
Presented in French.
Released by Music Box Films. See more credits.