This Night (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, This Night is a drama film directed by Werner Schroeter, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Werner Schroeter directed this dark and surreal tale of a man determined to save a lost lover from a grim fate at the hands of a violent mob. The city of Santa Maria is falling into chaos as an armed military faction is poised to take power in a coup d'etat. Ossorio used to call Santa Maria home, and he has returned in its darkest hour to find the woman he loves, hoping to rescue her from the violence that is lurks around the corner. As Ossorio searches for his love, he meets Victoria in a shabby hotel, who in turn introduces him to her father Barcala, who for the right price is willing to take Ossorio and another passenger away on his boat. While Ossorio is willing to pay Barcala what he wants, can he find the mysterious woman before the ship sets sail?
Who’s in it. This Night stars Bulle Ogier as Doña Inês, Pascal Greggory as Ossorio, Bruno Todeschini as Morasan and Nathalie Delon as Risso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, This Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Night (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Night worth watching?
- This Night holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Night?
- This Night stars Bulle Ogier, Pascal Greggory, Bruno Todeschini, Nathalie Delon and Amira Casar.
- When was This Night released?
- This Night was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.