The Blind Owl
La Chouette aveugle
Synopsis
In Paris, an Arab immigrant working as a projectionist becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman he sees on the cinema screen. Following a visit from a man claiming to be his uncle, his world begins to mirror a macabre and cyclical narrative.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Peeters, Raúl Ruiz, Sadegh Hedayat
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- La Chouette aveugle
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Light Night, Maison de la Culture du Havre, TSR, La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Benoît Peeters, Raúl Ruiz, Sadegh Hedayat
Jorge Arriagada
Patrice Cologne
Rudolfo Wedeles, Valeria Sarmiento
Jean-Luc Larguier
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Rudolfo Wedeles
Editor
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Benoît Peeters
Writer
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Patrice Cologne
Director of Photography
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blind Owl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blind Owl about?
In Paris, an Arab immigrant working as a projectionist becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman he sees on the cinema screen. Following a visit from a man claiming to be his uncle, his world begins to mirror a macabre and cyclical narrative.
Who directed The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in The Blind Owl?
The principal cast of The Blind Owl includes Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jessica Forde, Jean-Marie Boëglin, Brigitte Coscas.
When was The Blind Owl released and how long is it?
The Blind Owl was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blind Owl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blind Owl was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
Is The Blind Owl based on a book or true story?
The Blind Owl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sadegh Hedayat".