---
title: "Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/belphegor-phantom-of-the-louvre-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 35831
imdb_id: "tt0214529"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 257
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/belphegor-phantom-of-the-louvre-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre is a 2001 French fantasy, mystery, and horror film directed by Jean-Paul Salomé with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. The film stars Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Frédéric Diefenthal, and Julie Christie.

The plot follows a collection of artifacts from an Egyptian archaeological dig brought to the Louvre museum in Paris, where a ghostly spirit escapes into the electrical system during a laser scanning procedure on a sarcophagus.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ancient Egyptian spirit escapes into the Louvre museum's electrical system after a laser scan."

### Why Watch
- Features a notable cast including Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Frédéric Diefenthal, and Julie Christie.
- Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.
- Set in the famous Louvre museum in Paris.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not contain specific reasons to skip the film beyond viewer preference.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends fantasy, mystery, and horror genres over a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #louvre, #egyptian-artifacts, #ghostly-spirit, #electrical-system, #french-fantasy, #sarcophagus

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | France Channel Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Paul Salomé
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sophie Marceau** as *Lisa / Belphegor*
- **Michel Serrault** as *Verlac*
- **Frédéric Diefenthal** as *Martin*
- **Julie Christie** as *Glenda Spencer*
- **Jean-François Balmer** as *Bertrand Faussier*
- **Patachou** as *Geneviève*
- **Lionel Abelanski** as *Simonnet*
- **Françoise Lépine** as *Suzanne Dupré*
- **François Levantal** as *Mangin*
- **Jacques Martial** as *Félix*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under the watch now section.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a French fantasy and horror film featuring an ensemble cast including Sophie Marceau and Julie Christie.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35831)
- [Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belphegor,_Phantom_of_the_Louvre)
- [Belphegor: Phantom of the Louvre (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214529/fullcredits/)
- [Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35831-belphegor-le-fantome-du-louvre/cast)
- [Belphegor: Phantom of the Louvre (2001) - Jean-Paul Salome | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/belphegor-phantom-of-the-louvre/20013684/credits/)

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