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Release Year1995
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorAnna Maria Tatò
WritersAnna Maria Tatò, Jean-Claude Carrière
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Night and the Moment
About The Night and the Moment
The Night and the Moment is a 1995 erotic drama. A writer (Dafoe) is invited to the house of a noblewoman (Olin) who adores free-thinkers. He attempts to seduce her but she insists that he tell her of his past love exploits. While doing so, he takes her through his time in prison where he was unknowingly incarcerated in the cell beside hers.
Directed by Anna Maria Tatò, The Night and the Moment leans on a strong ensemble — Willem Dafoe, Lena Olin, Miranda Richardson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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