Shattered Image (1998)

Confusing realities surface in this paranoid film dealing with the fragile nature of a young woman (Anne Parillaud) recovering from rape and an apparent attempted suicide. In one reality, ... See full summary »

Director:

Raoul Ruiz

Writer:

Duane Poole

Stars:

William Baldwin, Anne Parillaud, Lisanne Falk

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Baldwin	...	Brian
Anne Parillaud	...	Jessie Markham
Lisanne Falk	...	Paula / Laura
Graham Greene	...	Detective
Bulle Ogier	...	Mrs. Ford
Billy Wilmott	...	Lamond
O'Neil Peart	...	Simon
Leonie Forbes	...	Isabel
Rick Ravanello	...	Man in Restraurant
Marc Akerstream	...	Man in Motorboat
Peter Hanlon	...	Dr. Cohen / Dr. Tolan
Alwyn Scott	...	Hotel Manager
Pablo Hoilett	...	Waiter / Waiter #2
Fay Ellington	...	Shop Clerk
Ilona Margolis	...	Lucy

Storyline

Confusing realities surface in this paranoid film dealing with the fragile nature of a young woman (Anne Parillaud) recovering from rape and an apparent attempted suicide. In one reality, she is a killer destroyer of men. In another she is the new wife on a Jamaican honeymoon with her husband (William Baldwin), who is trying to help her recover. Which is real is the question as the story unfolds.

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Plot Keywords:

honeymoon | fish | talking to one's self in a mirror | female assassin | silencer | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and some language

Details

Country:

USA Canada UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Imagem de um Pesadelo

Filming Locations:

Port Antonio, Jamaica

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$31,859 (USA) (4 December 1998)

Gross:

$102,523 (USA) (8 January 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artists' Colony, The, Fireworks Entertainment, Schroeder Hoffman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

William Baldwin agreed to Raoul Ruiz directing after reading a newspaper review of Three Lives and Only One Death.

User Reviews

Enigmatic, but ultimately unconvincing

This is an enigmatic film with an interesting premise. Jessie (Anne Parillaud) has just married, and arrives in Jamaica on her honeymoon with her husband Brian (William Baldwin). She is troubled by dreams of herself in another life as an assassin, with her next target being antiques dealer Conrad, also played by William Baldwin. Most of the characters in one side of the confused lady's life are in the other side as different characters. Which is the dream and which is the reality? That's for us to decide. The film constantly switches between both characters, and it is puzzling at times. It is interesting at first, but ultimately the film fails because the acting isn't convincing. It's worth a look though if you like mysterious and surreal films.