Academy Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Actor
GLAAD Media Awards 2001 - Nominated - Outstanding Film (limited release)
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Cinematography
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Director
Academy Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Actor
GLAAD Media Awards 2001 - Nominated - Outstanding Film (limited release)
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Cinematography
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Director
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Nominated - Best Feature
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 - Won - Best Male Lead
Venice Film Festival 2000 - Won - Best Actor
Venice Film Festival 2000 - Won - Grand Special Jury Prize
Venice Film Festival 2000 - Won - Soundtrack Award
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Before Night Falls
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Film SynopsisJulian Schnabel's critically acclaimed Before Night Falls documents the life of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas. Playing the oppressed author, Oscar nominee Javier Bardem evokes both the passion and pain of Arenas, who joined the revolution to put Castro in power but was later persecuted for his writings, and his homosexuality, under his leader's command. Before Night Falls is a stunning, emotional film about one fascinating man's incredible journey. Get Involved |
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Rated R for strong sexual content, some language and brief violence.
Runtime:
133 min.
Genre:
Drama
Country:
UNITED STATES
Language:
English/American
Color:
Color
Certification:
R
Memorable Quotes
Reinaldo's mother: Reinaldo, would you be sad if I died?
Reinaldo Arenas: My name, for the moment, is Reinaldo Arenas.
Reinaldo: What do you want? Cuban Police Officer: What do I want... First of all, I want Carlos to frisk this guy. Reinaldo: But he's not even dressed. Police Officer: What's your name? Reinaldo: My name? Franz Kafka. Police Officer: Hm. You think I am ignorant? [Reinaldo shakes his head] Police Officer: Have any of you ever heard of a Camp called La Isla de Joventud? [Everyone declines] Police Officer: Then maybe you can tell me, when's the last time you took it up your ass. Reinaldo: The last time? Oh, I don't remember. Police Officer: No? Reinaldo: But I remember the last time you did. Police Officer: When was that? Reinaldo: Maybe the last time you bent over to tie your boots.
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Directed by
Julian Schnabel
Writing credits
Julian Schnabel
Cunningham O'Keefe
Lázaro Gómez Carriles
Reynaldo Arenas
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