Movie

The Mystery of Alexina

★ 4.5(10)19851h 26m

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Director: René Féret
Release date: 1985-09-25
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Cinéastes Associés

About The Mystery of Alexina

The Mystery of Alexina is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by René Féret, starring Philippe Vuillemin, Valérie Stroh and Véronique Silver. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mystery of Alexina in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1856, fresh from life with nuns in an orphanage school, Alexina Barbin comes to a coastal village in La Rochelle to teach the village girls. She is deeply religious. She shares the classroom and a bedroom with the young and vivacious Sara, with whom she falls in love. Alexina has another secret: her gender is mysterious. She and Sara begin a scandalous love affair, but Alexina seeks marriage and social acceptance. She discloses her secrets to the village priest, to her mother, to the bishop, and to the bishop's physician. After the church and court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes Alexina's sole purpose and hope.

Cast

Philippe Vuillemin

Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin

Valérie Stroh

Sara

Véronique Silver

Madame Avril

Bernard Freyd

Armand

Marianne Basler

Marie Avril

Pierre Vial

Priest

Philippe Clévenot

Doctor Chesnet

Isabelle Gruault

Josephine

Lucienne Hamon

Hotel manager

Claude Bouchery

School inspector

Olivier Sabran

Doctor

Michel Amphoux

Hotel manager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mystery of Alexina in India?+

The Mystery of Alexina is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mystery of Alexina on Netflix?+

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How long is The Mystery of Alexina?+

The Mystery of Alexina has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Mystery of Alexina?+

The Mystery of Alexina stars Philippe Vuillemin, Valérie Stroh, Véronique Silver, Bernard Freyd and Marianne Basler.

When did The Mystery of Alexina come out?+

The Mystery of Alexina is a 1985 movie directed by René Féret.

What genre is The Mystery of Alexina?+

The Mystery of Alexina is Drama film.

Who directed The Mystery of Alexina?+

The Mystery of Alexina was directed by René Féret.