The Night and the Moment

The Night and the Moment is a 1994 erotic drama film co-written and directed by Anna Maria Tatò and starring Willem Dafoe, Lena Olin and Miranda Richardson. It was screened out of competition at the 51st Venice International Film Festival.

Synopsis

A writer (Dafoe) is invited to the house of a noblewoman (Olin) who adores free-thinkers. He attempts to seduce her but she insists that he tell her of his past love exploits. While doing so, he takes her through his time in prison where he was unknowingly incarcerated in the cell beside hers.

Cast

Willem Dafoe as the writer

Lena Olin as the marquise

Miranda Richardson as Julie

Jean-Claude Carrière as the governor

Christine Sireyzol as Justine

Carole Richert as Armande

References

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1994 films

1994 drama films

1990s English-language films

1990s erotic drama films

British erotic drama films

English-language French films

English-language Italian films

Films about writers

Films based on French novels

Films directed by Anna Maria Tatò

Films scored by Ennio Morricone

Films with screenplays by Jean-Claude Carrière

French erotic drama films

Italian erotic drama films

1990s British films

1990s French films