
Closed Eyes
Les yeux fermés
Synopsis
Vincent and Olivier have an intense, rocky relationship: Vincent evades tenderness, just as he does desire, forcing the couple to hunt for a third partner to participate in their sexual games. Olivier has a background in the theater. He believes in, but is preoccupied by their relationship; he wants to free Vincent from the ghosts haunting him. But Vincent is locked into the past. His father, a pilot, was killed in a plane accident. Vincent’s job is a strange, uncommon one that plunges him deep into contemplation from which no one can make him budge: he deciphers plane disaster recordings. Vincent’s unconscious repression is so powerful that he hasn’t even recognized the link between his father’s death and his work. It will take the stormy encounter with Olivier for Vincent to obtain his ‘black box.’ Indeed, the two young men come to life through their connection with each other, a connection which shatters the framework of typical love stories.
Top Cast
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Olivier
Samuel Churin
Vincent
Michel Fau
Michel
Benjamin Ritter
Benjamin
Eléonore Briganti
Eléonore
Philippe Girard
Philippe
Céline Chéene
Céline
Bruno Sermonne
Bruno
Arnaud Aldigé
Ariel
Wissam Arbache
Ahmed
Marilú Marini
Vincent's mother
Patrick Zimmermann
Vincent's stepfather
Gilbert Beugniot
Vincent's colleague
Mireille Herbstmeyer
Vincent's colleague
Carine Jager
Woman at the opera house
Vincent Ozanon
Young author
Jean-Yves Rivaud
Pianist on truck
Sylvie Magand
Accordionist on truck
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 20, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Py
- Original Title
- Les yeux fermés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Pelléas, Télécip, La Sept-Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Py
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Py
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Closed Eyes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Closed Eyes about?
Vincent and Olivier have an intense, rocky relationship: Vincent evades tenderness, just as he does desire, forcing the couple to hunt for a third partner to participate in their sexual games. Olivier has a background in the theater. He believes in, but is preoccupied by their relationship; he wants to free Vincent from the ghosts haunting him. But Vincent is locked into the past. His father, a pilot, was killed in a plane accident. Vincent’s job is a strange, uncommon one that plunges him deep into contemplation from which no one can make him budge: he deciphers plane disaster recordings. Vincent’s unconscious repression is so powerful that he hasn’t even recognized the link between his father’s death and his work. It will take the stormy encounter with Olivier for Vincent to obtain his ‘black box.’ Indeed, the two young men come to life through their connection with each other, a connection which shatters the framework of typical love stories.
Who directed Closed Eyes?
Closed Eyes was directed by Olivier Py.
Who stars in Closed Eyes?
The principal cast of Closed Eyes includes Olivier Py, Samuel Churin, Michel Fau, Benjamin Ritter, Eléonore Briganti.
When was Closed Eyes released and how long is it?
Closed Eyes was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
