When Night Is Falling

When Night Is Falling

A visual treat on lust.

1995 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Romance

Camille is a professor at a Protestant college and is in a long-term relationship with Martin, a respected minister and fellow professor. When Camille meets Petra, a bold and flamboyant performer in a circus troupe, she is inexplicably drawn. Pursuing Petra, Camille throws her whole conservative life into disarray.

Directed by Patricia Rozema · Written by Patricia Rozema

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