Isabelle Huppert Sinks Her Teeth Into 'The Blood Countess'

French actress Isabelle Huppert embraces her latest role as a vampire in Ulrike Ottinger's 'The Blood Countess.' The film, set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, offers a darkly comedic twist on the genre. Huppert plays Erzsebet Bathory, accompanied by quirky visual elements and a visionary director.

Veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert delighted in her role as a vampire for director Ulrike Ottinger's film 'The Blood Countess,' she revealed to journalists on Monday.

Set to debut at the Berlin Film Festival, the dark comedy explores the legend of Erzsebet Bathory, whom Huppert portrays with a whimsical edge.

Fellow actor Lars Eidinger praised Ottinger's unique style, calling it a rare 'punk attitude' in the filmmaking world.

(With inputs from agencies.)