Homeless Nights
Homeless Nights

Homeless Nights

1966Movie85 minLithuanian

Young poet remembers the most important scenes from his life as he is arrested during the first days of the war.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: Alain ResnaisGenres: Drama, Romance, Mystery

Plot Summary

A lonely Parisian woman, whose life is marked by routine and a lack of connection, becomes entangled with a mysterious American expatriate. As their relationship develops, she finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue and illusion, questioning the reality of her own experiences and the people around her. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of truth.

Critical Reception

Homeless Nights was met with a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its atmospheric direction, enigmatic plot, and Delphine Seyrig's compelling performance. However, some found its narrative structure and ambiguous ending to be challenging or unsatisfying, leading to divided opinions on its overall effectiveness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and dreamlike atmosphere.
  • Delphine Seyrig delivers a mesmerizing and complex performance.
  • The film's non-linear narrative and ambiguous themes can be intellectually stimulating but also alienating for some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's artistic merit and Delphine Seyrig's performance, often describing it as a thought-provoking and visually rich experience. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and difficult to follow, while others lauded its unique storytelling approach.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival (1966).

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'L'Amour l'après-midi' (Love in the Afternoon), but it was changed to 'Homeless Nights' to avoid confusion with Eric Rohmer's film of the same name, which was released the following year.

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