Die starken Seelen (2001): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2001, Die starken Seelen is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. At a wake one night in 1945, a group of aged women recall the life of one of their number. Sixty years before, Thérèse was barely 20 years old when she eloped with her boyfriend, Firmin, a blacksmith, to Châtillon, a town in Provence. Here, she makes the acquaintance of the wealthy Madame Numance, who is known for her good deeds. Realising that Thérèse is pregnant and unemployed, Madame Numance insists that she moves into a house on her estate. Whilst Firmin resents the arrangement, Thérèse soon finds that she can exploit the situation, using her benefactor's naivety and generosity for her own gain..

Who’s in it. Die starken Seelen stars Laetitia Casta as Thérèse, Arielle Dombasle as Madame Numance, John Malkovich as Monsieur Numance and Charles Berling as Reveillard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Die starken Seelen has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die starken Seelen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die starken Seelen tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.