Walking a Tightrope (1991)
A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
Director: Nikos Papatakis
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: September 1, 1991
Cast
- Michel Piccoli - Marcel Spadice
- Lilah Dadi - Franz-Ali Aoussine
- Polly Walker - Hélène Lagache
- Doris Kunstmann - Christa Aoussine
- Patrick Mille - Fredy Babitchev
- Juliette Degenne - Jacqueline Masset
- Laurent Hennequin - Soldat
- Olivier Pajot - Diekman
- Emiliano Suarez - Le directeur du cirque en tournée
- Michel Palmer - Monsieur Loyal
Screenplay
Music: Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Delphine Desfons
Production: Paris Classics Productions, Chevereau, France 3, Caroline Production, La Sept Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Childhood Promise and Fate-Bound Reunion, Quiet Resignation to Fate
Keywords
fate, algeria, accident, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walking a Tightrope about?
- A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
- Who directed Walking a Tightrope?
- Walking a Tightrope was directed by Nikos Papatakis.
- Who stars in Walking a Tightrope?
- Walking a Tightrope stars Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker, Doris Kunstmann, Patrick Mille, Juliette Degenne.
- How long is Walking a Tightrope?
- Walking a Tightrope has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Walking a Tightrope?
- Walking a Tightrope is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Walking a Tightrope produced?
- Walking a Tightrope was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Walking a Tightrope?
- The themes of Walking a Tightrope include: Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Childhood Promise and Fate-Bound Reunion, Quiet Resignation to Fate.