About this release
Based on the novel by Jean Genet, this dark, highly symbolic drama presents a portrait of Querelle, an arrogant young sailor and opium smuggler. While in dock for an extended period of time, he becomes involved in the surrounding town's seedy underworld, particularly the owners of a local brothel.
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner Network member, FilmShelves earns from qualifying purchases. These links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disc 1
DVD
Querelle (1982)
109 min
DramaCrime
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
Credits
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Burkhard Driest
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast
Brad Davisas Querelle
Franco Neroas Lieutenant Seblon
Jeanne Moreauas Lysiane
Laurent Maletas Roger Bataille
Hanno Pöschlas Robert / Gil
Günther Kaufmannas Nono
Burkhard Driestas Mario
Roger Fritzas Marcellin
Dieter Schidoras Vic Rivette
Natja Brunckhorstas Paulette
Cinematographer
Josef Vavra
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Composer
Peer Raben
Editor
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Juliane Lorenz
Producer
Sam Waynberg
Dieter Schidor
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 14, 2026