Crystal Book
Le Livre de cristal
Synopsis
This European thriller, set in Sri Lanka, attempts to expound upon the philosophical implications of life, death, and memory. JB, an academic famed for his studies of oriental culture and alcoholic who has never recovered from his wife's suicide, returns to Sri Lanka to translate a book written on glass. It is supposed to contain Buddha's discourse upon memory. While he is there, an attractive nurse, Julia asks him to assist a young boy who wants to locate his father who is now living in a Tamil-occupied area. The Tamil terrorists will kill any trespassers. Compounding JB's conflict in deciding to go is that his former home where he lived with his wife is in that area. Unbeknownst to him, the boy is really a Tamil spy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
(Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia Plattner
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Plattner
- Original Title
- Le Livre de cristal
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Tamil
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Madragoa Filmes, Light Night, Gemini Films, TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia Plattner
Patricia Plattner
Patricia Plattner, Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Plattner
Screenplay
Patricia Plattner
Producer
Patricia Plattner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Book
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What is Crystal Book about?
This European thriller, set in Sri Lanka, attempts to expound upon the philosophical implications of life, death, and memory. JB, an academic famed for his studies of oriental culture and alcoholic who has never recovered from his wife's suicide, returns to Sri Lanka to translate a book written on glass. It is supposed to contain Buddha's discourse upon memory. While he is there, an attractive nurse, Julia asks him to assist a young boy who wants to locate his father who is now living in a Tamil-occupied area. The Tamil terrorists will kill any trespassers. Compounding JB's conflict in deciding to go is that his former home where he lived with his wife is in that area. Unbeknownst to him, the boy is really a Tamil spy.
Who directed Crystal Book?
Crystal Book was directed by Patricia Plattner.
Who stars in Crystal Book?
The principal cast of Crystal Book includes Jean-François Balmer, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Douglas Ranasinghe, Gamini Fonseka, John Arnold.
When was Crystal Book released and how long is it?
Crystal Book was released in 1994 with a total runtime of Unknown.