If the Sun Never Returns
Si le soleil ne revenait pas
Synopsis
In a remote Swiss mountain village, the self-proclaimed prophet and sorcerer Anzevui foretells that the sun will never return, plunging the community into eternal winter. As fear and panic spread among the villagers, most succumb to despair. However, a young woman named Isabelle courageously resists the collective hysteria, ultimately rallying a group to ascend above the fog-covered valley in search of the elusive sun.
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Charles Vanel
Anzevui
Philippe Léotard
Arlettaz
Raoul Billerey
Denis Revaz
Catherine Mouchet
Isabelle Antide
Anne Kreis
Justine Emonet
Claude Evrard
Follonier
Gérard Darier
Lucien Revaz
Jacques Mathou
Cyprien Métrailler
Madeleine Marie
Brigitte
Jean-Marc Roulot
Augustin Antide
Fred Ulysse
Maurice Tissières
Julien Verdier
Martin Métrailler
René Bériard
Vicar
Annick Brard
Gabrielle
Marc Brunet
Boy
Philippe Dormoy
Boy
Michèle Gleizer
Eugénie Revaz
Charles Gleyvod
Father Antide
Release History & Theatrical Window
Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Goretta
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Goretta
- Original Title
- Si le soleil ne revenait pas
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions JMH, Canal+, Marion's Films, Sara Films, TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Goretta
Claude Goretta
Bernard Zitzermann, Sophie Charrière
Eliane Guignet
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Goretta
Director
Claude Goretta
Writer
Eliane Guignet
Editor
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About If the Sun Never Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is If the Sun Never Returns about?
In a remote Swiss mountain village, the self-proclaimed prophet and sorcerer Anzevui foretells that the sun will never return, plunging the community into eternal winter. As fear and panic spread among the villagers, most succumb to despair. However, a young woman named Isabelle courageously resists the collective hysteria, ultimately rallying a group to ascend above the fog-covered valley in search of the elusive sun.
Who directed If the Sun Never Returns?
If the Sun Never Returns was directed by Claude Goretta.
Who stars in If the Sun Never Returns?
The principal cast of If the Sun Never Returns includes Charles Vanel, Philippe Léotard, Raoul Billerey, Catherine Mouchet, Anne Kreis.
When was If the Sun Never Returns released and how long is it?
If the Sun Never Returns was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.