Only the Night

Only the Night

2005 · 106 min · FR · 4.3 (26 votes)
Dir. Xavier Giannoli · Starring Ludivine Sagnier, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Bruno Todeschini, Florence Loiret Caille, Estelle Vincent, Antoine de Prekel · Music Alexandre Desplat
ThrillerDrama

A video library clerk becomes obsessed with a sleepwalking woman and takes it upon himself to save her from catastrophe.

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This is an unsettling, slow-burn psychological drama that delves into the depths of obsession and voyeurism. It crafts a melancholic, tense atmosphere, blurring the lines of reality as it explores a lonely individual's intense fixation. The intimate, character-driven style makes it perfect for a late-night solo watch.

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