Richard_rodney_bennett_la_veuve May 2026

"La Veuve" (The Widow) is a haunting musical cue composed by for the 1977 French thriller film L'Imprécateur (known in English as The Accuser ), directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.

The score was recorded in London under the direction of Marcus Dods . Availability and Recordings richard_rodney_bennett_la_veuve

For many years, the only way to hear "La Veuve" was via a rare 1977 LP released by . However, modern listeners can find it on a limited edition CD from Music Box Records , which pairs Bennett’s score for L'Imprécateur with Gabriel Yared's music for Interdit aux moins de 13 ans . "La Veuve" (The Widow) is a haunting musical

Director Jean-Louis Bertuccelli requested a sound like "the mist on the lake at dawn". However, modern listeners can find it on a

The Music Box Records CD was limited to 500 copies.

The track is characterized by the "mysterious and phantasmagoric" atmosphere that defines the film's score, which explores the inner workings of a large multinational corporation. Film Score: L'Imprécateur (1977). Track Duration: Approximately 1:37.

Often found on enthusiast sites like Discogs and Rate Your Music .