Eve's Bayou (1997)

The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

Eve's Bayou (1997) poster

Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.

Director: Kasi Lemmons
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Terence Blanchard
Cinematography: Amy Vincent
Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Production: Trimark Pictures, Addis-Wechsler Productions, ChubbCo Film
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, Haitian; Haitian Creole, English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories

Keywords

sibling relationship, parent child relationship, superstition, aunt niece relationship, menstruation, tavern, curse, all black cast, woman director, angry, anxious, vindictive, cautionary, baffled

Trailer

Eve's Bayou Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eve's Bayou about?
Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.
Who directed Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Who stars in Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou stars Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Jake Smollett.
How long is Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou had a budget of $6M.
How much did Eve's Bayou gross?
Eve's Bayou grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Eve's Bayou produced?
Eve's Bayou was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Eve's Bayou?
The themes of Eve's Bayou include: Touching Family Stories.