Heraclitus the Dark (1967): Cast
Heraclitus the Dark is a 1967 short historical drama starring Charles Denner as Récitant (voice), René-Jean Chauffard and Patrick Deval. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heraclitus the Dark About?
The premise of Heraclitus the Dark without spoilers.
Deval filmed “Héraclite l’obscur” in Tunisia in 1967, shooting on 35 mm color film with his girlfriend and editor Jackie Raynal. It was the first Zanzibar‑affiliated production made outside Paris, opting for an exotic desert locale. Deval describes it as a “philosophical peplum,” merging theatrical spectacle with philosophical ideas.
Heraclitus the Dark Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- girl wearing pigtails
- toga
- scene during opening credits
- ancient ruins
- reference to the oracle of delphi
- ancient greece
- stone column
- drumming
- animal sacrifice
- actual animal killed
- religious festival
- reference to artemis
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- greek temple
- beach
- mountain
- building a fire
- voice over narration
- sound of flies buzzing
- covered with mud
- covering someone with mud
- circle
- lying on the ground
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- nude girl
- nude boy
- female full rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- outdoor nudity
Heraclitus the Dark Cast & Characters
Charles Denner leads the cast as Récitant (voice), with René-Jean Chauffard as Récitant (voice) and Patrick Deval.
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Charles Denner as Récitant (voice) - René-Jean Chauffard as Récitant (voice)
- Patrick Deval
- Abdallah Chahed
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Heraclitus the Dark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Heraclitus the Dark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heraclitus the Dark?
Heraclitus the Dark runs 20 minutes.
When was Heraclitus the Dark released?
Heraclitus the Dark was released on December 13, 1967.
Who is in the cast of Heraclitus the Dark?
Heraclitus the Dark stars Charles Denner as Récitant (voice), René-Jean Chauffard as Récitant (voice) and Patrick Deval, among 4 credited actors.
Does Heraclitus the Dark have a post-credit scene?
No. Heraclitus the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Heraclitus the Dark in?
The original language of Heraclitus the Dark is French.
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