description Possession Overview
Possession (1981) depicts the unraveling of a marriage following a request for divorce. An international spy observes his wife’s erratic actions and escalating psychological distress. The film explores themes of isolation and mental deterioration within their strained relationship.
info Possession Specifications
| Country | West Germany |
| Year | 1981 |
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Who directed Possession from 1981?
Possession was directed by Andrzej Zulawski and stars Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill. It is a France and West Germany co-production filmed in West Berlin.
Is Possession a divorce drama or a horror film?
It is both. The story begins with Mark returning to find that Anna wants a divorce, then shifts into body horror, doppelganger imagery, and surreal scenes around a hidden apartment.
Why is Isabelle Adjani's performance in Possession famous?
Adjani's performance as Anna is known for its extreme physical and emotional intensity, especially the subway breakdown scene. She won Best Actress at Cannes in 1981 for Possession and Quartet.
Who created the creature effects in Possession?
Carlo Rambaldi worked on the film's creature effects. He is also famous for work connected to Alien and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
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