The Evocation of Sadness (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, The Evocation of Sadness is a drama film directed by Erwin Olaf, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Stylised, largely French-spoken homage to Luchino Visconti about a 19th century young noblewoman who is surrounded by people from the moment she awakes. Resigned, she undergoes the morning ritual, in which three servants clothe her and do her hair. During the day, she grows increasingly paranoid. The people she sees remain unnoticed by the others. Or is she really watched?
Who’s in it. The Evocation of Sadness stars Romy de Vries, Hans Kemna, Peter Blankenstein and Marianca Beelen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Evocation of Sadness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Evocation of Sadness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evocation of Sadness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evocation of Sadness (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Evocation of Sadness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Evocation of Sadness worth watching?
- The Evocation of Sadness holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Evocation of Sadness?
- The Evocation of Sadness stars Romy de Vries, Hans Kemna, Peter Blankenstein, Marianca Beelen and Ruben van Schalm.
- When was The Evocation of Sadness released?
- The Evocation of Sadness was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.