The Seashell and the Clergyman
1928, French. Directed by Germaine Dulac.
Obsessed with a general's wife, a clergyman has strange visions of death and lust, struggling against his own eroticism.
- Runtime
- 0h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1928
- Original title
- La Coquille et le Clergyman
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Antonin Artaud, Germaine Dulac
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The Seashell and the Clergyman: quick answers
Is The Seashell and the Clergyman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seashell and the Clergyman?
The Seashell and the Clergyman runs 41 minutes (0h 41m).
Does The Seashell and the Clergyman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Seashell and the Clergyman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Seashell and the Clergyman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Seashell and the Clergyman on?
The Seashell and the Clergyman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1928. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seashell and the Clergyman?
If you liked The Seashell and the Clergyman, try L'Âge d'or, The Fall of the House of Usher, Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge.
Who directed The Seashell and the Clergyman?
The Seashell and the Clergyman (1928) was directed by Germaine Dulac and stars Alex Allin, Lucien Bataille, Genica Athanasiou.