Savage Souls (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2001, Savage Souls is a drama and romance 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. Savage Souls 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, Savage Souls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Souls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage Souls (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Savage Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Savage Souls worth watching?
- Savage Souls holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savage Souls?
- Savage Souls stars Laetitia Casta, Arielle Dombasle, John Malkovich, Charles Berling and Frédéric Diefenthal.
- When was Savage Souls released?
- Savage Souls was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.