Narcissus and Psyche (1980)

Name: Narcissus and Psyche
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980
Duration: 261 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Patricia Adriani, Udo Kier, György Cserhalmi, Ágnes Horváth, Éva Tóth

4h 21m Hungary

Drama

Plot

"Narcissus and Psyche" is a cinematic adaptation of Sandor Weores' novel, crafted by Vilmos Csaplar and directed by Gabor Body. Set in 19th-century Europe, the film reimagines the mythological figure Psyche as a vibrant young woman navigating a series of challenges. Despite facing numerous adversities, her beauty and allure remain intact. Psyche's passionate nature and bold desires often scandalize her conservative peers, highlighting the tension between her modern sensibilities and the restrictive societal norms of her time.

Cast

Patricia Adriani Udo Kier György Cserhalmi Ágnes Horváth Éva Tóth Dénes Ujlaki János Derzsi János Pilinszky Gyula Hornyanszky Dénes Ujlaki Zoltán Gera Miklós Erdély Mihály Hoppál