The Blind Owl (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, The Blind Owl is a fantasy and drama film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. H., 35, an Arabian immigrant, works as projectionist in an old cinema. One day, drawn by the music, he looks through the window of the booth and is fascinated: the dancer he sees on the screen seems to be looking straight into his eyes. He falls in love with her, but the vision last only a moment. Shortly afterwards, an elderly man storms into the projection booth and claims he is his uncle. H. wants to prepare a meal for him and reaches for the oil bottle: he sees the same dancer on the label…. H begins to find echoes of his own life in the images he projects. Everything changes when fiction and reality merge...
Who’s in it. The Blind Owl stars Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard as Kasim, Jessica Forde and Jean-Marie Boëglin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Blind Owl has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blind Owl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blind Owl tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blind Owl (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blind Owl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blind Owl worth watching?
- The Blind Owl holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blind Owl?
- The Blind Owl stars Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jessica Forde, Jean-Marie Boëglin and Brigitte Coscas.
- When was The Blind Owl released?
- The Blind Owl was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.