The film was a massive commercial failure upon release, leading Boutonnat to withdraw it from circulation for years. However, it has since gained a cult following among fans of gothic cinema.
: Amidst the village’s madness, he meets Catherine ( Mylène Farmer ), a fragile, childlike woman who holds the key to the town's grim secrets. 🎨 Artistic Reception
: Laurent Boutonnat, known for his cinematic music videos for Mylène Farmer.
Set in October 1918, the story follows Giorgio Volli (Jeff Dahlgren), a young doctor and WWI soldier recovering from a mustard gas attack.
Giorgino (1994) is a dark, atmospheric French gothic drama directed by Laurent Boutonnat . Spanning nearly three hours, it is often described as a "haunted fairy tale" that blends the visual scale of David Lean with the macabre sensibilities of Tim Burton. 🎬 Plot Summary