Destroy, She Said (1969)

  • NR
  • 09/25/1969 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
  • 1h 34m

Overview

In a secluded hotel circumscribed by a dense forest Max and Alissa Thor meet Stein and Elisabeth. Max, a professor of future history and an aspiring author, is immediately attracted to the brooding wife of industrialist Bernard Alione, Elisabeth, who is recovering from a miscarriage. Stein, a German Jew and potential writer, is infatuated by Alissa, Max's young wife and former student. During their sojourn the guests' identities gradually meld.

Marguerite Duras

Director, Writer

Cast

Catherine Sellers's headshot

Catherine Sellers

Elisabeth Alione
Michael Lonsdale's headshot

Michael Lonsdale

Stein
Henri Garcin's headshot

Henri Garcin

Max Thor
Nicole Hiss's headshot

Nicole Hiss

Alissa
Daniel Gélin's headshot

Daniel Gélin

Bernard Alione

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