When Night Is Falling

When Night Is Falling

A visual treat on lust.

Directed by Patricia Rozema

Produced by Alliance Films

199596 min6.3 / 10

A sensual, visually lush exploration of desire and self-discovery as a repressed academic woman is awakened by a free-spirited circus performer, forcing her to choose between safety and passion.

Camille is a professor at a Protestant college and is in a long-term relationship with Martin, a respected minister and fellow professor. When Camille meets Petra, a bold and flamboyant performer in a circus troupe, she is inexplicably drawn. Pursuing Petra, Camille throws her whole conservative life into disarray.

Questions people ask

  • Is When Night Is Falling violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is When Night Is Falling easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does When Night Is Falling end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is When Night Is Falling sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is When Night Is Falling scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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