Three Bewildered People in the Night
1987 American film
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Three Bewildered People in the Night is a 1987 American drama film directed by Gregg Araki in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Darcy Marta, John Lacques, and Mark Howell. The film follows three characters through the dissolution of a heterosexual relationship and the possible beginning of a gay one.
John Lacques
Mark Howell
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| Directed by | Gregg Araki |
| Written by | Gregg Araki |
| Produced by | Gregg Araki |
| Starring | Darcy Marta John Lacques Mark Howell |
| Cinematography | Gregg Araki |
| Edited by | Gregg Araki |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5,000 |
Plot
The film revolves around Alicia, a video artist, her live-in boyfriend Craig, a journalist and frustrated actor, and David, Alicia's best friend and a gay performance artist. Through a series of telephone calls and coffee shop conversations, Craig and Alicia split up and Craig and David take tentative steps toward a relationship.[1]
Cast
- Darcy Marta as Alicia
- John Lacques as Craig
- Mark Howell as David
Production
Gregg Araki shot Three Bewildered People in the Night on a budget of $5,000. He shot in black and white using a spring-wound Bolex camera.[2] The film is an example of guerrilla filmmaking, with Araki shooting in unauthorized locations without permits.
Reception
Three Bewildered People in the Night won the Bronze Leopard (for technical achievements) and the Critics' Prize (FIPRESCI) at the 1987 Locarno International Film Festival.[3]
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