Quick facts
- Released
- September 25, 1985
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0091588
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Studio
- Les Cinéastes Associés, TF1 Films Production
Cast
Philippe Vuillemin
Alexina Barbin / Camille Barbin
Valérie Stroh
Sara
Véronique Silver
Madame Avril
Bernard Freyd
Armand
Marianne Basler
Marie Avril
Pierre Vial
Priest
Philippe Clévenot
Doctor Chesnet
Isabelle Gruault
Josephine
Lucienne Hamon
Hotel manager
Claude Bouchery
School inspector
Olivier Sabran
Doctor
Michel Amphoux
Hotel manager
Anne Cornaly
Alexina's mother
Vincent Pinel
A doctor
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Mystery of Alexina about?
- In 1856, fresh from life with nuns in an orphanage school, Alexina Barbin comes to a coastal village in La Rochelle to teach the village girls. She is deeply religious. She shares the classroom and a bedroom with the young and vivacious Sara, with whom she falls in love. Alexina has another secret: her gender is mysterious. She and Sara begin a scandalous love affair, but Alexina seeks marriage and social acceptance. She discloses her secrets to the village priest, to her mother, to the bishop, and to the bishop's physician. After the church and court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes Alexina's sole purpose and hope.
- Who directed The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina was directed by René Féret.
- Who stars in The Mystery of Alexina?
- The Mystery of Alexina stars Philippe Vuillemin, Valérie Stroh, Véronique Silver, Bernard Freyd.
- When was The Mystery of Alexina released?
- The Mystery of Alexina is a 1985 drama film.
- Where can I watch The Mystery of Alexina?
- You can watch The Mystery of Alexina with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.