Giorgino(1994) May 2026

Set in October 1918, the story follows Giorgio Volli (Jeff Dahlgren), a young doctor and WWI soldier recovering from a mustard gas attack.

: Starring American guitarist Jeff Dahlgren and French superstar Mylène Farmer in her film debut.

: He discovers they have been moved to Chanteloup, a bleak village where the local women claim the children were either eaten by wolves or drowned.

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.

: Reviewers on IMDb frequently praise the "magnificent photography" and snowy, depressive landscapes.

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