Nocturne Indien (1989)
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.
Cast
- Jean-Hugues Anglade - Rossignol/Xavier
- Clémentine Célarié - Christine
- Otto Tausig - Peter Schlemihl
- T.P. Jain - Le docteur
- Iftekhar - Le professeur de théosophie
- Dipti Dave - Vimla Sar
- Ratna Bhooshan - La patronne de l'hôtel Khajurao
- Tinku Parma - L'écolière
- Vijay Kashyap - La réceptionniste de l'hôtel Mandovi
- Jaspal Sandhu - Le chauffeur du bus
Screenplay
Keywords
india, local indians
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 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.
- Who directed Nocturne Indien?
- Nocturne Indien was directed by Alain Corneau.
- Who stars in Nocturne Indien?
- Nocturne Indien stars Jean-Hugues Anglade, Clémentine Célarié, Otto Tausig, T.P. Jain, Iftekhar, Dipti Dave.
- How long is Nocturne Indien?
- Nocturne Indien has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Nocturne Indien?
- Nocturne Indien is a Drama film.
- Where was Nocturne Indien produced?
- Nocturne Indien was produced in France.