| | Murderous Maids DVD
| Category | Foreign Films DVDs, Dramas Movies, Murder Videos, Family Interaction, France, 1930s | | Starring | Sylvie Testud, Julie-Marie Parmentier, Francois Leventhal, Marie Donnio, Dominique Labourier, Jean-Gabriel Nordmann, Isabelle Renauld | | Director | Jean-Pierre Denis | | Director of Photography | Jean-Marc Fabre | | Producer | Laurent Petin, Michele Petin | | Screenwriter | Jean-Pierre Denis, Michele Halberstadt | | Source Writer | Paulette Houdyer |
Class struggle, incest, and murder are at the heart of France's most horrific crime of the 20th century. In Murderous Maids, director Jean-Pierre Denis paints a provocative portrait of the notorious Papin sisters that is sympathetic yet unapologetic. A deadly tale about misguided love and the trouble it unleashes, Jean-Pierre Denis's MURDEROUS MAIDS is a surprisingly tender recounting of the "Papin Affair." Based on actual events, the film tells the story of the Papin sisters, Christine (Sylvie Testud) and Lea (Julie-Marie Parmentier), two young women living in the1930s in Le Mans, France. Christine, the elder of the two siblings, is overly protective of Lea, an innocent, wide-eyed youngster. As her relationship with her mother deteriorates completely, Christine goads Lea into shunning her mother as well. The pair finally secures employment as maids at the home of the Lancelins. During the day, they perform the menial daily chores that are required of them, while at night, they indulge in a passionate affair. As Christine's mind begins to spin out of control, she becomes more and more reliant on the presence and support of Lea. Meanwhile, Mrs. Lancelin begins to sense the true reason for their inseparability. One night, returning home early with her daughter, she surprises Christine, who takes out her fears on the unsuspecting Lancelins, separating the sisters once and for all. Inspired by Paulette Houdyer's book, as well as Jean Genet's classic play, Denis's film finds the truth in the tragic story, without resorting to mere shock tactics. Theatrical Release Date: April 12, 2002 (NY) Murderous Maids Reviews: "...[Ms. Testud] has a fine-boned severity that recalls Isabelle Huppert at her most frightening, and she has an equally impressive command of the nuances of thwarted passion..."
-- A. O. Scott, New York Times "...Denis is so skilled, imaginative and perceptive that he sustains his sympathetic, socially critical view of his heroines' narrow existence..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times "...The lead performances are wrenching and heartbreakingly convey the truth of 'perfect' love....Two thumbs up..."
-- Chris Chang, Film Comment "...Boasting superb performances from its two lead actresses....It is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness..."
-- Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter "...A fascinating study of isolation and frustration that successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the Papin sisters..."
-- Ed Scheid, Box Office
This is the only Marie Donnio video. Stars also making their debut in this video: Dominique Labourier, Jean-Gabriel Nordmann. Murderous Maids | List Price | $29.95 (You save $4.60) | | Studio | Home Vision | | Orig Year | 2002 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  52475  | | CD Universe Part number | 6157281 | | Catalog number | 1771 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 23, 2003 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Also Known As | Blessures Assassines | | Running Time | 94 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Subtitled |
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Murderous Maids DVD Region 1
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Additional Release Material:
Interviews With Actress Sylvie Testud and Director Jean-Pierre Denis
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
Janet Flaner's 1933 Vanity Fair Article Recounting the Actual Events
Photos From Newspapers of the Time
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