Plot
Set during a recent European revolution, when the students have just begun to rise, the film focuses on the unusual relationship between Dr. Daniel Pavenic (Sir Michael Gambon) and his housekeeper, Ana Puscasu (Sônia Braga). In the midst of a night alive with the rattle of gunfire and burning buildings, the doctor tells the story of his obsession for his enigmatic housekeeper, to a dinner table of his guests. His shocking honesty eventually prompts each guest in turn, to disclose some inner corner of his own life.
Written by
Stephen Dobyns, Allan Scott
Directed by
Nicolas Roeg
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC, British Screen Productions
Languages
English
Awards
1 nomination
Scores
# of Votes
532
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA