Nocturne Indien
Originally released in 1989. Nocturne Indien is a drama film. directed by Alain Corneau.
Starring Jean-Hugues Anglade, Clémentine Célarié, and Otto Tausig
Synopsis
The enigmatic but vivid imagery of this loosely plotted film is based on a similarly evocative novel by the Italian author Antonio Tabucchi, Noturno Indiano. An old friend of the hero's has been living in Bombay with a prostitute. His friend Peter Schlemihl (Otto Tausig) is a concentration camp survivor, who went to India after being captivated by a photograph he saw there. When the prostitute writes to him in Europe asking that he rescue his friend from a mysterious malaise, he flies into India to try and help. When he gets to Bombay, he discovers that his friend has disappeared. Following the clues left behind by the friend, and based on his acquaintance with him, he journeys to Madras to speak to a Theosophist dignitary there, and then journeys on to Portugues Goa. With each step of his journey, the hero (Jean-Hugues Anglade) becomes more identified with his friend, and re-enacts in his own person the transformations he must have experienced.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Hugues Anglade
as Rossignol/Xavier
Clémentine Célarié
as Christine
Otto Tausig
as Peter Schlemihl
T.P. Jain
as Le docteur
Iftekhar
as Le professeur de théosophie
Dipti Dave
as Vimla Sar
Ratna Bhooshan
as La patronne de l'hôtel Khajurao
Tinku Parma
as L'écolière
Vijay Kashyap
as La réceptionniste de l'hôtel Mandovi
Jaspal Sandhu
as Le chauffeur du bus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AFC
- Christian Bourgois Productions
- Ciné Cinq
- Sara Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nocturne Indien about?
The enigmatic but vivid imagery of this loosely plotted film is based on a similarly evocative novel by the Italian author Antonio Tabucchi, Noturno Indiano. An old friend of the hero's has been li...
Who directed Nocturne Indien?
Nocturne Indien was directed by Alain Corneau.
How long is Nocturne Indien?
Nocturne Indien has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Nocturne Indien released?
Nocturne Indien was released on May 26, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nocturne Indien?
The main cast of Nocturne Indien includes Jean-Hugues Anglade, Clémentine Célarié, Otto Tausig, T.P. Jain, Iftekhar.