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I Can't Sleep
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I Can't Sleep

1994-05-18 · 108 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

Ninon is a spirited hotel-manager who teaches self-defense classes to her terrified eldery neighbors. Daiga, an aspiring Lithuanian actress newly arrived to Paris, becomes fascinated with the life of a mysteriously beautiful drag performer.

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Directors
Claire Denis
Production companies
Arena Films, Orsans Productions, Les Films de Mindif, M6 Films, Vega Film, France 3 Cinéma, Agora Film
Countries
France, Germany, Switzerland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yekaterina GolubevaYekaterina GolubevaDaïga Bartas
Richard CourcetRichard CourcetCamille
Vincent DupontRaphaël
Laurent GrévillLaurent GrévillDoctor
Alex DescasAlex DescasThéo
Irina GrjebinaMina
TolstyVassili
Line RenaudLine RenaudNinon
Béatrice DalleBéatrice DalleMona
Ira Mandella-PaulLittle Harry
Sophie SimonSophie SimonMona's Sister
Danielle van BercheyckeDanielle van BercheyckeFleur
Patrick GrandperretPatrick GrandperretDirector
Fabienne MaiFabienne Mai3rd Victim
Alice Hurtaux2nd Victim
Antoine ChappeyAntoine ChappeyCar Buyer
Francis LemonnierFrancis LemonnierCafé Boss
Arnaud CarbonnierArnaud CarbonnierNeighbor
Marion StalensMarion StalensNeighbor
Manuela GouraryManuela GouraryMona's Mother

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