The Blind Owl
Synopsis
Ricky is a young man who takes care of his sick mother. His father hovers at the edge of the picture, so Ricky provides for himself and his mom through prostitution, running errands, and acting as a caregiver for a blind man. Through the course of the film, Ricky befriends Janey, a young woman he finds beaten by her ex-boyfriend, and Trenn, a mysterious young man in trouble with the law. The three of them navigate a dark and confusing world. It uses many of the actors who have come to constitute the Dar A Luz company, including Tony Torn, Tom Fitzpatrick, Juliana Francis, and Tom Pearl. It will disappoint those who approach it looking for a film analogue of the “faster and louder” aesthetic that critics have used to characterize much of Abdoh’s stage work. The Blind Owl does use a variety of techniques reminiscent of his stage direction, giving it an unusual theatricality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reza Abdoh
- Screenplay & Story
- Reza Abdoh, Sadegh Hedayat
- Original Title
- The Blind Owl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reza Abdoh
Reza Abdoh, Sadegh Hedayat
Adrian Velicescu, Crocker Coulson, Adam Soch
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Velicescu
Producer
Crocker Coulson
Producer
Adam Soch
Producer
Reza Abdoh
Writer
Reza Abdoh
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blind Owl
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What is The Blind Owl about?
Ricky is a young man who takes care of his sick mother. His father hovers at the edge of the picture, so Ricky provides for himself and his mom through prostitution, running errands, and acting as a caregiver for a blind man. Through the course of the film, Ricky befriends Janey, a young woman he finds beaten by her ex-boyfriend, and Trenn, a mysterious young man in trouble with the law. The three of them navigate a dark and confusing world. It uses many of the actors who have come to constitute the Dar A Luz company, including Tony Torn, Tom Fitzpatrick, Juliana Francis, and Tom Pearl. It will disappoint those who approach it looking for a film analogue of the “faster and louder” aesthetic that critics have used to characterize much of Abdoh’s stage work. The Blind Owl does use a variety of techniques reminiscent of his stage direction, giving it an unusual theatricality.
Who directed The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl was directed by Reza Abdoh.
Who stars in The Blind Owl?
The principal cast of The Blind Owl includes Peter Jacobs, Tom Pearl, Tony Torn, Juliana Francis, Tom Fitzpatrick.
When was The Blind Owl released and how long is it?
The Blind Owl was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Blind Owl based on a book or true story?
The Blind Owl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sadegh Hedayat".