Siesta (film)
Siesta is a 1987 film directed by Mary Lambert and starring Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne and Jodie Foster. It also stars Martin Sheen, Isabella Rossellini, Grace Jones, Julian Sands and Alexei Sayle.
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| Directed by | Mary Lambert |
| Produced by | Gary Kurfirst |
| Screenplay by | Patricia Louisianna Knop |
| Based on | a novel by Patrice Chaplin |
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| Music by | Miles Davis Marcus Miller |
| Cinematography | Bryan Loftus |
| Edited by | Glenn A. Morgan |
| Distributed by | Lorimar Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5,000,000 |
| Box office | $604,491 |
Cast
- Ellen Barkin as Claire
- Gabriel Byrne as Augustine
- Julian Sands as Kit
- Isabella Rossellini as Marie
- Martin Sheen as Del
- Alexei Sayle as Cabbie
- Grace Jones as Conchita
- Jodie Foster as Nancy
- Anastassia Stakis as Desdra
- Gary Cady as Roger
Production
The screenplay was written by Patricia Louisianna Knop, based on a novel by Patrice Chaplin. The film was shot on location in Spain, released by Lorimar Motion Pictures, and debuted in New York City on November 11, 1987. The film's themes are sex and death. Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis performed on the score for the film, Music from Siesta, which was written and arranged by frequent Davis collaborator Marcus Miller.
Reaction
The film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in 1988, for Director Mary Lambert.
The movie was hailed as "this year's Blue Velvet" by Susan Linfield, editor of American Film. New York Times film critic Janet Maslin called it an "artily experimental film... an appealing, ripe bohemianism and mischievous spirit".
References
- Maslin, Janet (November 11, 1987). "Film: Exoticism in 'Siesta'". The New York Times. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.