Crystal Book (1994)
This European thriller, set in Sri Lanka, attempts to expound upon the philosophical implications of life, death, and memory. JB, an academic famed for his studies of oriental culture and alcoholic who has never recovered from his wife's suicide, returns to Sri Lanka to translate a book written on glass. It is supposed to contain Buddha's discourse upon memory. While he is there, an attractive nurse, Julia asks him to assist a young boy who wants to locate his father who is now living in a Tamil-occupied area. The Tamil terrorists will kill any trespassers. Compounding JB's conflict in deciding to go is that his former home where he lived with his wife is in that area. Unbeknownst to him, the boy is really a Tamil spy.
Director: Patricia Plattner
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 11, 1994
Cast
- Jean-François Balmer - John Billeter, aka JB
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Julia Portal
- Douglas Ranasinghe - Siri de Silva
- Gamini Fonseka - S.S.P. Molligoda , chief of police
- John Arnold - Pierre Greene
- Jean-Pierre Sentier - Père Baud
Screenplay
- Patricia Plattner (Screenplay)
Production: Madragoa Filmes, Light Night, Gemini Films, TSR
Country: France, Portugal, Switzerland
Language: Français, தமிழ்
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Patricia Plattner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crystal Book about?
- This European thriller, set in Sri Lanka, attempts to expound upon the philosophical implications of life, death, and memory. JB, an academic famed for his studies of oriental culture and alcoholic who has never recovered from his wife's suicide, returns to Sri Lanka to translate a book written on glass. It is supposed to contain Buddha's discourse upon memory. While he is there, an attractive nurse, Julia asks him to assist a young boy who wants to locate his father who is now living in a Tamil-occupied area. The Tamil terrorists will kill any trespassers. Compounding JB's conflict in deciding to go is that his former home where he lived with his wife is in that area. Unbeknownst to him, the boy is really a Tamil spy.
- Who directed Crystal Book?
- Crystal Book was directed by Patricia Plattner.
- Who stars in Crystal Book?
- Crystal Book stars Jean-François Balmer, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Douglas Ranasinghe, Gamini Fonseka, John Arnold, Jean-Pierre Sentier.
- What genre is Crystal Book?
- Crystal Book is a Drama film.
- Where was Crystal Book produced?
- Crystal Book was produced in France, Portugal, Switzerland.