If the Sun Never Returns (1987)
In a remote Swiss mountain village, the self-proclaimed prophet and sorcerer Anzevui foretells that the sun will never return, plunging the community into eternal winter. As fear and panic spread among the villagers, most succumb to despair. However, a young woman named Isabelle courageously resists the collective hysteria, ultimately rallying a group to ascend above the fog-covered valley in search of the elusive sun.
Director: Claude Goretta
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, History
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 2, 1987
Cast
- Charles Vanel - Anzevui
- Philippe Léotard - Arlettaz
- Raoul Billerey - Denis Revaz
- Catherine Mouchet - Isabelle Antide
- Anne Kreis - Justine Emonet
- Claude Evrard - Follonier
- Gérard Darier - Lucien Revaz
- Jacques Mathou - Cyprien Métrailler
- Madeleine Marie - Brigitte
- Jean-Marc Roulot - Augustin Antide
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bernard Zitzermann
Editing: Eliane Guignet
Production: Les Productions JMH, Canal+, Marion's Films, Sara Films, TSR
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Goretta
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If the Sun Never Returns about?
- In a remote Swiss mountain village, the self-proclaimed prophet and sorcerer Anzevui foretells that the sun will never return, plunging the community into eternal winter. As fear and panic spread among the villagers, most succumb to despair. However, a young woman named Isabelle courageously resists the collective hysteria, ultimately rallying a group to ascend above the fog-covered valley in search of the elusive sun.
- Who directed If the Sun Never Returns?
- If the Sun Never Returns was directed by Claude Goretta.
- Who stars in If the Sun Never Returns?
- If the Sun Never Returns stars Charles Vanel, Philippe Léotard, Raoul Billerey, Catherine Mouchet, Anne Kreis, Claude Evrard.
- How long is If the Sun Never Returns?
- If the Sun Never Returns has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is If the Sun Never Returns?
- If the Sun Never Returns is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, History film.
- Where was If the Sun Never Returns produced?
- If the Sun Never Returns was produced in France, Switzerland.