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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19701h 32mSwitzerland

Black Out

Synopsis

Out of paranoid fear of a nuclear disaster, an elderly couple isolates themselves from the outside world in their small suburban villa. An apocalyptic retreat told with a touch of humor that occasionally makes you shudder and smile at the same time. Will the couple find a way out of their isolation again? A chef who described the quarantine situation as early as 1970.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Louis Roy
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Louis Roy, Patricia Moraz
Original Score
Alphonse Roy
Original Title
Black Out
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Panora Films, Condor Films, Group 5

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Louis Roy

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Louis Roy, Patricia Moraz

Original Score & Music

Alphonse Roy

Director of Photography

Roger Bimpage

Film Editing

Françoise Gentet

Producers

Yves Gasser

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Louis Roy

Director

Jean-Louis Roy

Writer

Roger Bimpage

Director of Photography

Patricia Moraz

Writer

Françoise Gentet

Editor

Yves Gasser

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Out.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Out

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Black Out about?

Out of paranoid fear of a nuclear disaster, an elderly couple isolates themselves from the outside world in their small suburban villa. An apocalyptic retreat told with a touch of humor that occasionally makes you shudder and smile at the same time. Will the couple find a way out of their isolation again? A chef who described the quarantine situation as early as 1970.

Who directed Black Out?

Black Out was directed by Jean-Louis Roy.

Who stars in Black Out?

The principal cast of Black Out includes Michèle Breton, Marcel Imhoff, Marcel Merminod, Lucie Avenay, Robert Bachofner.

When was Black Out released and how long is it?

Black Out was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Black Out?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Out was composed by Alphonse Roy.