Mark-129 A heartfelt lesbian romance at the heart of an experimental film. Camille is a professor who is in the beginnings of rebellion against her repressed lifestyle at an extremely conservative school finds she is being pursued,by her opposite, a free spirited circus performer. Petra's attentions slowly frees her of her inhibitions and allows the teacher to blossom into who she really was meant to be. This of course brings confusion and heartache for Camille and those in her life including her straitlaced fiancé. To me this character study may not be a film you enjoy, but appreciate the journey of self discovery. Also, don't miss the very subtle suggestion of a hopeful end for Camille's broken hearted boyfriend Martin.

zetes Vaguely familiar; all through the movie, I could have sworn that I had seen it before on late-night HBO or Cinemax while trolling for nudity as a teenager. But looking at its release year, I'm kind of doubting it. Still, this dreamy bit of 90s erotica feels like the kind of movies I was watching on pay cable late at night, after I was sure everyone else in the house was asleep. It's a Canadian film - I can tell because of the presence of Don McKellar (also it ends with a Leonard Cohen song). Pascale Bussieres plays a professor at a Christian college in Toronto. She meets up with circus performer Rachael Crawford at a laundromat. Crawford is instantly attracted to her and makes sure they are to meet again and, upon that next meeting, makes no bones about her intentions. Bussiere is intrigued, but, as a Christian, one who is engaged to be married, no less (to Henry Czerny), she initially resists. She's never met anyone else like Crawford, though, and the intrigue and excitement soon melt her defenses. Man, this film is HOT. There really isn't much sex, but when they get to it, it's blistering. Rozema builds it up just right. While, in its essence, When Night Is Falling is basically softcore porn, it is impressively artful. The circus performances in particular are great, and Crawford's costumes are awesome. The performances are pretty good, too. The writing isn't especially strong. The climax in particular is silly and relies on a ridiculous coincidence - not to mention an especially silly plot development that plays out in short snippets during the credits. I really liked the film, though. Definitely recommended.

banshees When Night is Falling is the most exotic love story I've ever watched. What I admire most is the idea of putting together two women of very different patterns and create a romantic masterpiece: Camille Baker, a strict but sensitive university professor who teaches at a religious college and Petra, a charming circus performer.I reckon Camille Baker and Petra's encounter resembles a child's first visit to the circus. All those colored and glittering lights, the clowns who make him burst into laughter, the most risky numbers make him feel odd but happy. For Camille Baker, visiting the circus is entering the tunnel of love. Instead of thousands of lights, she sees only one and she's afraid of reaching it, instead of risky numbers she is dealing with love and hopelessly tries to deny it. She is no longer Camille Baker, the conservative figure, but plainly Camille. They are just two women, Camille and Petra, an expression of pure love.WNIF is an emotional and haunting film which also gives a fascinating a insight on circus life. I express my admiration towards Rachel Crawford who portrayed an intelligent, deadly feminine and independent woman who didn't give up her pursuit of happiness.There is a chemistry between Camille and Petra which is kind of rare. They are both beautiful women with loads of sex-appeal, but they're beautiful in different ways: Camille is the sober type, betraying her chained passion by a pair of "exquisite lips" and Petra is the exotic beauty, like a panther in captivity which is left into the wild. Along with her appearance, she put Camille's boyfriend (Martin) into shadow and straight away, he becomes Camille's cat's paw in her process of denying her feelings for Petra. I give this movie 10/10 because it didn't come out as a lesbian movie, but as a gorgeous love story.

Hans Unger Seeing this movie was an emotionally breathtaking experience for me. The story line and character development, the tenderness, passion and at the same time tension between the two main characters are so appealing, warm, truly human that seeing this movie is a treat every time again. The first time I rented it on video was probably ten years ago, and I keep returning to it every couple of years. The images are beautiful, the music is and the main plot theme of falling in love with someone of whom you least expect it, especially if that person is of your own gender, continues to strike me. Both main actresses are very appealing and seeing this movie almost makes you want to experience the same emotions and going through the same process. A must see for admirers of a poetic love story filled with stunning images and deeply human emotions.