The Shade
Originally released in 1999. The Shade is a drama film. directed by Raphaël Nadjari. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Edson, Lorie Marino, and Barbara Haas
Synopsis
The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a drama about a mysterious woman and a pawnbroker who meet in New York. The film begins with Simon, who is alone in his apartment with the corpse of his wife, Anna, who has just committed suicide. In his grief, he remembers the first time he met her, a year ago when she walked into his pawnbroker's shop in Spanish Harlem. Mysterious Anna, who seems to come from nowhere, impresses solitary Simon with her sad beauty, and he proposes to her on their first night out. The Shade is a love story with great psychological insight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filmaker
- Stolen Car Productions
- Whole Nine Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shade about?
The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a dra...
Who directed The Shade?
The Shade was directed by Raphaël Nadjari.
How long is The Shade?
The Shade has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Shade released?
The Shade was released on March 25, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shade?
The main cast of The Shade includes Richard Edson, Lorie Marino, Barbara Haas, Jacob Lavin, Jeffrey Ware.