The Blind Owl
Originally released in 1987. The Blind Owl is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Starring Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard, and Jessica Forde
Synopsis
H., 35, an Arabian immigrant, works as projectionist in an old cinema. One day, drawn by the music, he looks through the window of the booth and is fascinated: the dancer he sees on the screen seems to be looking straight into his eyes. He falls in love with her, but the vision last only a moment. Shortly afterwards, an elderly man storms into the projection booth and claims he is his uncle. H. wants to prepare a meal for him and reaches for the oil bottle: he sees the same dancer on the label…. H begins to find echoes of his own life in the images he projects. Everything changes when fiction and reality merge...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Light Night
- Maison de la Culture du Havre
- TSR
- La Sept Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blind Owl about?
H., 35, an Arabian immigrant, works as projectionist in an old cinema. One day, drawn by the music, he looks through the window of the booth and is fascinated: the dancer he sees on the screen seem...
Who directed The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
How long is The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Blind Owl released?
The Blind Owl was released on December 31, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blind Owl?
The main cast of The Blind Owl includes Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jessica Forde, Jean-Marie Boëglin, Brigitte Coscas.