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Black Sin

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A companion piece to the earlier film ‘The Death of Empedocles’, 'Black Sin' is an adaptation of the third version of Friedrich Hölderlin’s play ‘Der Tod des Empedokles’.

DirectorsJean-Marie Straub·Danièle Huillet
WritersJean-Marie Straub·Danièle Huillet
ProducersDominique Païni·Jean-Marie Straub

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Cast · Directed by Jean-Marie Straub

AR
Andreas von Rauch
Empédocle
VB
Vladimir Baratta
Pausanias
HVHoward Vernon
Howard Vernon
Manes
DHDanièle Huillet
Danièle Huillet
La femme (uncredited)

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Black Sin — streaming FAQ

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Black Sin isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Black Sin on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Black Sin?

Black Sin hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 19, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.