Dark at Noon
L’œil qui ment
Synopsis
In this mystical comedy, Felicien has traveled to Portugal from France soon after the end of the First World War. It seems that his recently deceased father had invested a lot of money in a factory located in a remote village, and he has come to evaluate that investment. He gets some clues to the real situation in the town when the man driving his coach refuses to go any further and leaves him on a section of road which is practically paved with abandoned crutches. After a short trek, he meets up with the local dignitary who is to show him around, and he meets a priest and an artist. The priest gives a further clue to the events taking place in the village when he indicates that he's completely exasperated with the endless miracles that seem to be taking place. From that point onward, amazing coincidences, visions and miracles take place in great numbers.
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John Hurt
Anthony / Le Marquis
Didier Bourdon
Docteur Felicien
Lorraine Evanoff
Ines
David Warner
Ellic
Daniel Prévost
Le curé
Myriem Roussel
La vierge des imitations
Felipe Dias
L'enfant
Baptista Fernandes
Père Felicien
Alexandre de Sousa
Médecin 1
Laurent Moine
Médecin 2
Rui Mendes
Employe
André Maia
Jeune ouvrier
Rui Luís Brás
Prisonnier
João Baião
Suzana Borges
Samantha Gee
Virgin
Beatrice Laherrere
Virgin
Adriana Novais
Paula
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz, Paul Fontaine
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- L’œil qui ment
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Animatógrafo, Sacem, Sidereal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz, Paul Fontaine
Jorge Arriagada
Ramón F. Suárez
Hélène Muller
Leonardo De La Fuente, António da Cunha Telles, Bernard P. Guiremand
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Hélène Muller
Editor
Leonardo De La Fuente
Producer
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Paul Fontaine
Writer
Ramón F. Suárez
Director of Photography
Luís Monteiro
Production Design
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark at Noon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark at Noon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark at Noon about?
In this mystical comedy, Felicien has traveled to Portugal from France soon after the end of the First World War. It seems that his recently deceased father had invested a lot of money in a factory located in a remote village, and he has come to evaluate that investment. He gets some clues to the real situation in the town when the man driving his coach refuses to go any further and leaves him on a section of road which is practically paved with abandoned crutches. After a short trek, he meets up with the local dignitary who is to show him around, and he meets a priest and an artist. The priest gives a further clue to the events taking place in the village when he indicates that he's completely exasperated with the endless miracles that seem to be taking place. From that point onward, amazing coincidences, visions and miracles take place in great numbers.
Who directed Dark at Noon?
Dark at Noon was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Dark at Noon?
The principal cast of Dark at Noon includes John Hurt, Didier Bourdon, Lorraine Evanoff, David Warner, Daniel Prévost.
When was Dark at Noon released and how long is it?
Dark at Noon was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark at Noon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark at Noon was composed by Jorge Arriagada.