Night Sun (1990)
Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman in 18th-century Italy who is expected to marry a duchess, Nastassja Kinski. Upon learning that she was previously the King's mistress, Sergio turns his back on society and becomes a monk. While at the hermitage he tries to resist all sexual temptations before him and soon becomes known as a miracle worker. Eventually he succumbs to a young seductress and knowing he is undeserving of the adulation, leaves the hermitage to travel around as a homeless beggar.
Director: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: May 15, 1990
Cast
- Julian Sands - Sergio Giuramondo
- Nastassja Kinski - Cristina
- Charlotte Gainsbourg - Matilda
- Rüdiger Vogler - King Charles
- Massimo Bonetti - Prince Santobuono
- Sonia Gessner - Duchess Del Carpio
- Riccardo Parisio Perrotti - Duke Del Carpio
- Margarita Lozano - Sergio's Mother
- Patricia Millardet - Aurelia
- Pamela Villoresi - Giuseppina Giuramondo
Screenplay
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Giuseppe Lanci
Editing: Roberto Perpignani
Production: Filmtre
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night Sun about?
- Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman in 18th-century Italy who is expected to marry a duchess, Nastassja Kinski. Upon learning that she was previously the King's mistress, Sergio turns his back on society and becomes a monk. While at the hermitage he tries to resist all sexual temptations before him and soon becomes known as a miracle worker. Eventually he succumbs to a young seductress and knowing he is undeserving of the adulation, leaves the hermitage to travel around as a homeless beggar.
- Who directed Night Sun?
- Night Sun was directed by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani.
- Who stars in Night Sun?
- Night Sun stars Julian Sands, Nastassja Kinski, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rüdiger Vogler, Massimo Bonetti, Sonia Gessner.
- How long is Night Sun?
- Night Sun has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Night Sun?
- Night Sun is a Drama film.
- Where was Night Sun produced?
- Night Sun was produced in France, Germany, Italy.