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Nocturnal

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Laurie, a cynical schoolgirl, builds a secret friendship with Pete, an older man who is obsessed with her.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 09/23/2020
3/5
An impressive piece of work ... anchored by a two-step between the smart-mouthed Lauren and her painfully awkward adult chum. Go to Full Review Christina Newland Empire Magazine 09/19/2020
3/5
Although its intentional twist on age gaps, sex and gendered dynamics is provocative, Nocturnal can't quite hold the interest for its whole running time - in spite of a brilliant performance from Cosmo Jarvis. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 09/17/2020
2/5
They are selling it hard and the whole film is technically accomplished, but for me the story was glib. Go to Full Review Ashleigh Gozy Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 25
4/5
Nocturnal is a well made and heartfelt character study that beautifully focuses on communication, vulnerability, and, most of all, masculinity. Go to Full Review Felipe Rodríguez Torres Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 12/14/2021
The secret that [Pete] keeps, is revealed... through subtle transformations in its staging. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Maria Lattila The Digital Fix 08/10/2021
7/10
Nocturnal works best as a character study and a look at our own expectations when it comes to masculinity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nathalie Biancheri

Director

Sadie Frost

Actor

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Nocturnal

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Movie Info

Synopsis Laurie, a cynical schoolgirl, builds a secret friendship with Pete, an older man who is obsessed with her.
Director
Nathalie Biancheri
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 26m