The Blood Countess review – Isabelle Huppert reigns supreme in a surreal vampire fantasia

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Vienna turns into a playground of camp, cruelty and aristocratic disdain in a blackly comic take on the Báthory legend – with Huppert gloriously suited to the title role From the dark heart of central Europe comes a midnight-movie romp through the moonlit urban glades of Euro-goth and camp from German director Ulrike Ottinger. As for the star … well, it’s the part she was born to play. Isabelle Huppert is Countess Elizabeth Báthory, 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman and serial killer, legendary for having the blood of hundreds of young girls on her hands and indeed her body, in an attempt to attain eternal youth. The “blood countess” has been variously played in the past by Ingrid Pitt, Delphine Seyrig, Paloma Picasso, Julie Delpy and many more, but surely none were as qualified as Huppert who importantly does not modify her habitual hauteur one iota for the role. Her natural aristocratic mien and cool hint of elegant contempt were never so well matched with a part. She gives us the ...
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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor starrer Padmaavat to re-release on February 6

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On the occasion of its 7th anniversary, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat is set to re-release in theatres offering fans another chance to experience the grandeur of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen yet again next month as the film re-releases on February 6. Featuring a stellar cast of Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, Padmaavat remains one of the most visually stunning and commercially successful films in Indian cinema.

While earlier reports suggested that the film is set to release on January 24, a day ahead of its original release date (January 25, 2018), latest news is that the film will hit the theatres on February 6. Although the reason for the shift is yet to be known, the makers decided to confirm the re-release date on social media by dropping an announcement that read, “The epic saga re-releases on a new date - 6th February, 2025! Relive the iconic tale on the big screen”.

As for the film, based on the poem ‘Padmavat’ by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the movie tells the tale of the Rani’s legendary beauty and her unyielding courage. Upon its original release in 2018, Padmaavat became a cultural phenomenon, due to its grandeur, craftsmanship, and powerful storytelling. With Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, and Shahid Kapoor as Raja Ratan Singh, the film received much love from audiences and critics.

 

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We hear that the decision to re-release Padmaavat comes in recognition of the immense love and continued popularity it enjoys among fans. As it turns seven, the film’s emotional and visual impact remains unmatched, making this re-release an exciting event for audiences eager to relive the magic of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial on the silver screen.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Deepika Padukone fans, rejoice; after Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, now Padmaavat expected to re-release on January 24



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