The Dark Night of the Soul (1989): Cast
The Dark Night of the Soul is a 1989 war drama directed by Carlos Saura, starring Juan Diego as San Juan de la Cruz, Julie Delpy and Fermí Reixach. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dark Night of the Soul About?
The premise of The Dark Night of the Soul without spoilers.
After setbacks, director Carlos Saura returned with 1989’s La Noche Oscura (The Dark Night). Juan Diego embodies St. John of the Cross, the 16th‑century poet‑prophet inspired by Saint Teresa of Jesus to reform the Carmelite Order. Labeled a heretic, he suffers brutal torture. Saura links this religious persecution to the despotism of Fascist Spain, turning the drama into a meditation on oppression.
The Dark Night of the Soul Themes & Keywords
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- toledo spain
- solitary confinement
- christian mysticism
- catholic
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- catholicism
- poet
- temptation
- christian
- dream
- sanity
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- sanctity
- female full frontal nudity
- woman undresses
- female nudity
- saint
- nudity
- female topless nudity
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- religion
The Dark Night of the Soul Cast & Characters
Juan Diego leads the cast as San Juan de la Cruz, with Julie Delpy as Virgen María and Fermí Reixach as Fray Gerónimo Tostado. Directed by Carlos Saura; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Carlos Saura
- Juan Diego as San Juan de la Cruz
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Julie Delpy as Virgen María -
Fermí Reixach as Fray Gerónimo Tostado - Manuel de Blas as Prior
Also Starring in The Dark Night of the Soul
· 5 more- Fernando Guillén Vailer
- María Elena Flores Superiora
- Francisco Casares Fray José
- Adolfo Thous Fray María
- Abel Vitón Fray Jacinto
More from Carlos Saura
More films directed by Carlos Saura, best-rated first: Flamenco, Flamenco, Fados, Argentina and Goya in Bordeaux.
The Dark Night of the Soul Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La nuit obscure” and “A Noite Escura”.
- Also known as
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- La nuit obscure
- A Noite Escura
- 黑夜
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The Dark Night of the Soul FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dark Night of the Soul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dark Night of the Soul?
The Dark Night of the Soul runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Dark Night of the Soul released?
The Dark Night of the Soul was released on February 23, 1989.
Who directed The Dark Night of the Soul?
The Dark Night of the Soul was directed by Carlos Saura.
More films by Carlos Saura Who is in the cast of The Dark Night of the Soul?
The Dark Night of the Soul stars Juan Diego as San Juan de la Cruz, Julie Delpy as Virgen María and Fermí Reixach as Fray Gerónimo Tostado, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Dark Night of the Soul have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dark Night of the Soul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Dark Night of the Soul in?
The original language of The Dark Night of the Soul is Spanish.
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