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A Night Song
A patient camera glides over the everyday objects: still lives on the wall, flowers in the vase, a swaying drop light. The sun enters the cosy home where Noëlla sits smoking at her laptop, playing Solitaire. The situation is hopeless. She’s going to lose against the computer once again. All the while her son-in-law, Pierre, is organising everything she needs, pragmatic and friendly: breakfast, the (last) doctor’s visit – and then the transfer.
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Plot Summary
In the quiet European town of Veridia, a reclusive composer, Arthur Finch, becomes entangled in a web of secrets when a mysterious woman, Elara, arrives claiming to hold the key to his lost masterpiece. As Arthur delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches back decades, forcing him to confront his past and the true meaning of his music.
Critical Reception
A Night Song garnered mixed reviews upon its release. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its veteran cast, particularly Marlon Brando's portrayal of the tormented composer. However, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a polarizing reception.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with a haunting score that elevates the mystery.
Marlon Brando delivers a career-defining performance.
The narrative struggles with clarity, leaving some plot threads unresolved.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's artistic direction and Brando's acting. Some viewers found the story too slow and the ending unsatisfying, while others lauded its thought-provoking themes and moody atmosphere.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Original Score at the Academy Awards. Won Best Actor for Marlon Brando at the Venice Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's haunting score was composed posthumously using fragments of Orson Welles's early musical sketches, with additional orchestrations by a team of renowned composers.
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