---
title: "The Stendhal Syndrome"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-stendhal-syndrome-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39434
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-stendhal-syndrome-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Stendhal Syndrome is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Cine 2000, Medusa Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young policewoman tracks a serial rapist and killer through Italy while losing her sanity."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Dario Argento
- Starring Asia Argento

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains brutal themes
- Involves descent into insanity
- Tone & Suitability: This film features horror, mystery, and thriller elements including a brutal serial killer and a descent into insanity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, thriller, horror, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dario Argento
- **Networks / Studios**: Cine 2000, Medusa Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Asia Argento** as *Det. Anna Manni*
- **Thomas Kretschmann** as *Alfredo Grossi*
- **Marco Leonardi** as *Marco Longhi*
- **Luigi Diberti** as *Insp. Manetti*
- **Paolo Bonacelli** as *Dr. Cavanna*
- **Lucia Stara** as *Commessa di un negozio*
- **Lorenzo Crespi** as *Giulio*
- **Vera Gemma** as *Poliziotta*
- **Veronica Lazăr** as *Madre di Marie*
- **Sandro Giordano** as *Fausto*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Stendhal Syndrome released?
The film was released in 1996, with a US release date of April 26, 1996.

### Q: Who directed The Stendhal Syndrome?
The film was written and directed by Dario Argento.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
It stars Asia Argento, along with Thomas Kretschmann and Marco Leonardi.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a horror, mystery, and thriller.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist and killer through Italy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Stendhal Syndrome — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39434)
- [The Stendhal Syndrome - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stendhal_Syndrome)
- [The Stendhal Syndrome 1996 Online CZ Dabing - Celý Film](https://janareto.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-stendhal-syndrome-1996-online-cz.html)

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