The Scream of the Silk_
An illiterate seamstress has a powerful fetish for silk which gets her into trouble. The psychiatrist sent to help her becomes fascinated by her case and when he returns to France from World War One they fall in love, an affair that can only end in tragedy.
Starring
Sergio Castellitto, Marie Trintignant, Anémone
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Scream of the Silk was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
An illiterate seamstress has a powerful fetish for silk which gets her into trouble. The psychiatrist sent to help her becomes fascinated by her case and whe...
The Scream of the Silk is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
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What is The Scream of the Silk about?
An illiterate seamstress has a powerful fetish for silk which gets her into trouble. The psychiatrist sent to help her becomes fascinated by her case and when he returns to France from World War One they fall in love, an affair that can only end in tragedy.
How long is The Scream of the Silk?
The Scream of the Silk has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Scream of the Silk?
The cast of The Scream of the Silk includes Sergio Castellitto, Marie Trintignant, Anémone, Adriana Asti, Alexandra London.
What is the rating of The Scream of the Silk?
The Scream of the Silk has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
