Isabelle aux Dombes (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1951, Isabelle aux Dombes is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Maurice Pialat, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Pialat's first film was the 8-minute short Isabelle aux Dombes, shot in 1951 when the director was 26 years old. The film is an entirely silent montage of documentary footage, ragged experimental techniques — mainly some negative-image inserts — and symbolic psychodrama that's surprisingly not too different from the work that Stan Brakhage would begin making just a year or two later. Images of death proliferate throughout the film, and what started as a loose documentary soon becomes an eerie psuedo-horror piece that's obsessed with death and decay. (FilmAffinity)
Who’s in it. Isabelle aux Dombes stars Paulette Malan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Isabelle aux Dombes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Isabelle aux Dombes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isabelle aux Dombes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isabelle aux Dombes (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Isabelle aux Dombes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Isabelle aux Dombes worth watching?
- Isabelle aux Dombes holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Isabelle aux Dombes?
- Isabelle aux Dombes stars Paulette Malan.
- When was Isabelle aux Dombes released?
- Isabelle aux Dombes was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.