She sacrificed all for love... and sacrificed others for beauty.

The rise and fall of the notorious Countess Bathory who fell a victim to love, conspiracy and her own murderous vanity. From the Oscar Nominated Director of Two Days in Paris.
The true story of Countess Bathory born in 1560. At the age of 14, she married a powerful warlord, 10 years her senior. Although their relationship became cold and distant she bore him four children. While he was away fighting wars, she kept up their estate with the help of her confidant, the witch Anna Darvulia, becoming increasingly powerful. She was feared, admired and loathed by many – even the King had to obey her wishes. After her husband died, she met a handsome young man. They fell passionately in love. However, she was desperately concerned that she was not young enough to keep him. For 12 years, she waited for his return and in mad desperation, began to bathe in the blood of virgins, convinced that it would provide her with eternal youth and beauty, setting in motion the chain of bloody and treacherous events that led to her demise.

Press Quote: "The film is beautifully and lovingly produced with cool, deeply burnished cinematography inside the palace and out. Costumes, editing and Delpy’s music all consistently support the high tone taken toward this bloody tale. One appreciates “The Countess.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

The Soundtrack: The score was composed by multi-talented Julie Delpy. She has crafted a wonderfully lyrical and exquisite score to accompany this equally exquisite film.
Music performed by:
Violin: Thomas Bowes (film credits include:Harry Potter, The Rugrats, Borat, James Bond, The Da Vinci Code…)
Cello: Caroline Dale  (film credits include:Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Atonement… & Principal Cello of the English Chamber Orchestra )
Piano: Dave Hartley (together with Sting he has received an Annie Award and a BFCA Award for songs of the Emperor's New Groove)
Harp: Skaila Kanga (film credits include:The Mummy Returns, Chocolat, Sacrifice, Possession, From Hell, Harry Potter, The Time Machine…)
Album produced by Marc Streitenfeld