Narcissus and Psyche (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Narcissus and Psyche is a drama film directed by Gábor Bódy, running about 261 minutes.
What it’s about. Narcisus and Psyche is based on a novel by Sandor Weores which was adapted by Vilmos Csaplar and director Gabor Body for a feature-length film. Borrowing the character of Psyche from mythology and placing her in Europe in the 19th century, the authors give her a "modern" life. She is an attractive young woman - and remains so throughout the film, in spite of one hardship after another. Psyche is libidinous, and her prurient interests shock her staid contemporaries.
Who’s in it. Narcissus and Psyche stars Patricia Adriani as Psyché, Udo Kier as Nárcisz, György Cserhalmi as Maximilian Freiherr von Zedlitz and Ágnes Horváth as Ilse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Narcissus and Psyche has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Narcissus and Psyche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Narcissus and Psyche tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Is Narcissus and Psyche worth watching?
- Narcissus and Psyche holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Narcissus and Psyche?
- Narcissus and Psyche stars Patricia Adriani, Udo Kier, György Cserhalmi, Ágnes Horváth and Éva Tóth.