Golden Night (1976)

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Original Title: Nuit d'or

After his family tries to kill him and he has been pronounced dead, Michel returns from the dead and sets about getting revenge on his family members. He sends each one a voodoo doll, warning of their fate. Wandering over the streets of Paris, Michel is the haunted and hunted, as he himself hunts his villainous kin.

Overview
"Golden Night" (La Nuit des Césars), directed by Pierre Kast, is a French-Italian mystery thriller. Launched in 1976, the film is based on the play "Le Grand Cérémonie" by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Grédy. The movie won the 1977 French César Award for Best Production Design. It stars a stellar cast, including Klaus Kinski, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Gérard Depardieu, and Virna Lisi.

The film's plot focuses on the events leading up to and throughout a gala event, the César Awards. The Césars are the French equivalent of the American Oscars, commemorating the very best in French movie theater. These prestigious awards are attended by icons and legends of the market. Tensions rise when motion picture stars, directors, and manufacturers concern participate in the occasion; some guests wind up dead, and all of them seem to be haunted by their troubled pasts, making them all potential victims.

Setting
The film is set in a luxurious hotel in Paris, where the yearly César Awards ceremony is held. This area enables an aesthetically decadent presentation, including striking cinematography, lavish costumes, and stunning set styles. The electronic camera ventures into the behind-the-scenes preparations, as well as the glamorous event itself, showcasing the glamour, glamour, and dark tricks of the film market.

As the visitors arrive, anticipation builds for the prominent awards night. They prepare themselves for the night's festivities with hopes of taking home a prominent César statue, along with reuniting with former pals and fans.

Plot
The movie checks out several plotlines, focusing on various characters and their interactions. At the center of the story is the power and impact of the film industry, its rich benefactors and directors, and the numerous factions completing for control. The unpredictability and stress within the industry, sustained by secrets and scandals, are highlighted by the competition for these sought after awards.

With the background of this attractive event, these stress soon turn ominous when a variety of guests are discovered killed or have mystical mishaps. As fear grows, it is revealed that each guest harbors deep tricks that put them at threat, and the occasion soon turns into a fatal video game.

Casting director Peter Glaudemans, played by Klaus Kinski, sticks out as an eerie and mysterious presence throughout the movie. As a powerful and prominent figure within the market, he has contacts, knowledge, and secrets that might be unsafe for everybody in presence. This draws suspicion upon him, making him a main figure in the unfolding mystery.

Styles
"Golden Night" unravels the dark and damaged side of the movie market, exposing the frail egos and complex interactions between its members. As each character's past is slowly exposed, it ends up being evident that none are innocent. The movie looks into themes of adjustment, power, and relationships, checking out how individuals can be utilized and destroyed by the tricks they hold.

The motion picture touches on the problem of art and commerce within the film market. When the competition in between the artists and business owners becomes fierce, it sets the stage for revenge, abuse, and even murder. The desire for fame, fortune, and acknowledgment pushes each character to a snapping point, showing the darker elements of aspiration and success.

Conclusion
"Golden Night" is an elegant and interesting expedition of the human mind, set versus the background of the glamorous and interesting world of the movie market. With complex characters and a suspenseful narrative, the movie provides a captivating picture of a world where aspiration and betrayal are swarming. Its remarkably carried out visual looks, excellent efficiencies, and thrilling plot make it an engaging and thought-provoking watch.

Top Cast

  • Klaus Kinski (small)
    Klaus Kinski
    Michel Fournier
  • Marie Dubois (small)
    Marie Dubois
    Véronique
  • Bernard Blier (small)
    Bernard Blier
    Commissaire Pidoux
  • Maurice Ronet (small)
    Maurice Ronet
    Nuit d'or
  • Anny Duperey (small)
    Anny Duperey
    Andrée
  • Charles Vanel (small)
    Charles Vanel
    Charles Fournier
  • Jean-Luc Bideau (small)
    Jean-Luc Bideau
    Henri Fournier
  • Elisabeth Flickenschildt (small)
    Elisabeth Flickenschildt
    Anna, la mère de Michel
  • Raymond Bussières (small)
    Raymond Bussières
    Charon
  • Valérie Pascale (small)
    Valérie Pascale
    Catherine, la petite fille
  • Catherine Arditi (small)
    Catherine Arditi
    Marie