Docile Night
Nuit docile
Synopsis
Jean is a successful painter who leaves his mistress, though he stops intermittently to phone her with explanations. Sometimes she is responsive but other times hangs up on him. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old male prostitute with whom Jean had a brief homosexual affair stalks the painter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Gilles
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Gilles
- Original Score
- Vincent-Marie Bouvot
- Original Title
- Nuit docile
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Gilles
Guy Gilles, Pierre Fabre
Vincent-Marie Bouvot
Jacques Boumendil
Marie-Hélène Quinton
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Gilles
Director
Marie-Hélène Quinton
Editor
Guy Gilles
Screenplay
Jimmy Vansteenkiste
Production Design
Jacques Boumendil
Director of Photography
Vincent-Marie Bouvot
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Docile Night
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What is Docile Night about?
Jean is a successful painter who leaves his mistress, though he stops intermittently to phone her with explanations. Sometimes she is responsive but other times hangs up on him. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old male prostitute with whom Jean had a brief homosexual affair stalks the painter.
Who directed Docile Night?
Docile Night was directed by Guy Gilles.
Who stars in Docile Night?
The principal cast of Docile Night includes Patrick Jouané, Claire Nebout, Pascal Kelaf, Françoise Arnoul, Philippe Dumont.
When was Docile Night released and how long is it?
Docile Night was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Docile Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Docile Night was composed by Vincent-Marie Bouvot.