When Night Is Falling
First screened in December 1995 / Most recently screened in May 2012
Director: Patricia Rozema. Cast: Pascale Bussières, Rachael Crawford, Henry Czerny, Don McKellar, David Fox, Tracy Wright, Clare Coulter. Screenplay: Patricia Rozema. Twitter Capsule:
Sporadically exhibits sensual flair and care with actors, but church/circus opposition is way overdetermined.
VOR:②
Lesbian drama of some renown, but solemnity and silliness interfere. Is the lover "exotic" for being a circus performer or for being black? Bit hoary (no "w").