| The Night and the Moment | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anna Maria Tatò |
| Produced by | Boudjemaa Dahmane Pierre Novat |
| Written by | Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon (novel) Jean-Claude Carrière Anna Maria Tatò |
| Starring | Willem Dafoe Lena Olin Miranda Richardson Christine Sireyzol Carole Richert |
| Music by | Ennio Morricone |
| Cinematography | Giuseppe Rotunno |
| Editing by | Ruggero Mastroianni |
| Release date(s) | July 5, 1995 August 17, 1995 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom France Italy |
| Language | English |
The Night and the Moment is a 1995 erotic drama.
A writer (Dafoe) is invited to the house of a noblewoman (Olin) who adores free-thinkers. He attempts to seduce her but she insists that he tell her of his past love exploits. While doing so, he takes her through his time in prison where he was unknowingly incarcerated in the cell beside hers.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Willem Dafoe | The Writer |
| Lena Olin | The Marquise |
| Miranda Richardson | Julie |
| Christine Sireyzol | Justine |
| Carole Richert | Armande |