When Night Is Falling (1995)

Director:

Patricia Rozema

Writer:

Patricia Rozema (writer)

Release Date:

17 November 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

An uptight and conservative woman, working on tenure as a literacy professor at a large urban university, finds herself strangely attracted to a free-spirited, liberal woman whom works at a local carnival which comes to town.

Plot Keywords:

Teacher | Acrobat | Christian | Lesbian Kiss | Lesbian

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

Pascale Bussières	...	Camille Baker
Rachael Crawford	...	Petra Soft
Henry Czerny	...	Martin
David Fox	...	Reverend DeBoer
Don McKellar	...	Timothy
Tracy Wright	...	Tory
Clare Coulter	...	Tillie
Karyne Steben	...	Trapeze Artist #1
Sarah Steben	...	Trapeze Artist #2
Jonathan Potts	...	Hang Glider #1
Tom Melissis	...	Hang Glider #2
Stuart Clow	...	Hang Glider #3
Richard W. Farrell	...	Board President
Fides Krucker	...	Roaring Woman
Thom Sokoloski	...	Man with Goatee

Also Known As:

Quand tombe la nuit (Canada: French title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexuality and some language.

Runtime:

94 min | Argentina:93 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA | Germany:12 (f) | Netherlands:16 | Japan:R | Argentina:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | Spain:13 | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating: 1995) | USA:Open (rating surrendered: 1995) | USA:R (cut video version: 1996)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Alliance Communications Corporation

Quotes:

[Timothy is trying to repair a fusebox after a blackout at the circus]
Timothy: Don't worry, honey, I'm getting it fixed.
Tory: Don't worry, honey - isn't that what you said just before the tent went up in flames?
Timothy: One small fire and I'm responsible every time some little problem... Just keep your HAIR on your HEAD.

Movie Connections:

References Thelma & Louise (1991)

Soundtrack:

HALLELUJAH

...and Falling in love

I have fallen in love with this movie. Since I patiently waited til the price went down and bought the movie I have watched it almost everyday. This movie runs consistent on all levels from beginning to end. The screen images embrace me and pulls me in. The acting (need I say I love Pascale/ Camille)...the lilt in her voice, her facial expressions, subtle yet so enticing. Petra! what a wonderful counterpart. Perfect music that moves the film along.

Camille's open-mindedness, and strong self-esteem exudes in this film. When her new sexuality is awakened - she doesn't suppress and feel guilty (which easily could have been due to her strong Christian background). She meets it with some trepidation and yet she is an individual with her own mind and heart...and pushes thru the fear.

I just happen to find this movie in Blockbuster...this movie should be seen round the world.