Black for Remembrance (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Black for Remembrance is a crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This French thriller begins with a flashback to a small village dance where a six-year-old girl is kidnapped and killed. Seventeen years later the murder remains unsolved. The girl's parents Caroline and Chris have gone on with separate lives Caroline remarried and had another daughter while Chris became an alcoholic. The two are thrown back together when each begin receiving strange messages that imply their daughter has returned from the dead for vengeance. They contact a police detective (the lover of Caroline's best friend) who finds the case intriguing and decides to reopen it. Unfortunately, as soon as he begins questioning the old suspects, people begin to die.
Who’s in it. Black for Remembrance stars Jane Birkin as Caroline, Sabine Azéma as Lucy, Jean-François Stévenin as Commissaire Tom Jérôme and Benoît Régent as Dr. David Wahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black for Remembrance 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 Black for Remembrance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black for Remembrance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black for Remembrance (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black for Remembrance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black for Remembrance worth watching?
- Black for Remembrance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black for Remembrance?
- Black for Remembrance stars Jane Birkin, Sabine Azéma, Jean-François Stévenin, Benoît Régent and Matthias Habich.
- When was Black for Remembrance released?
- Black for Remembrance was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.