The Basilica of Saint-Denis

1977 • Directed by

Sarah Maldoror

Documentary

A short film about all facets of the Parisian Gothic basilica, which features both a cathedral and a necropolis, the latter containing tombs of French kings, from the 10th to the 19th century. With excerpts from Bossuet's funeral orations and quotes from Suger, abbot at Saint-Denis during the 12th century.