Siesta (film)

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Siesta is a 1987 film directed by Mary Lambert and starring Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne and Jodie Foster. The film also stars Martin Sheen, Isabella Rossellini, Grace Jones, Julian Sands, and Alexei Sayle.

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Cast

• Ellen Barkin as Claire
• Gabriel Byrne as Agustinus
• Julian Sands as Kit
• Isabella Rossellini as Marie
• Martin Sheen as Del
• Alexei Sayle as Cabbie
• Grace Jones as Conchita
• Jodie Foster as Nancy
• Anastassia Stakis as Desdra
• Gary Cady as Roger

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Production

This scenario was written by Patricia Louisiana Knop, based on a novel by Patrice Chaplin. The film was taken on location in Spain, released by Lorimar Motion Pictures, and debuted in New York City on November 11, 1987. The movie's theme is sex and death. Jazz trumpet player Miles Davis appeared in scores for the film, Music from Siesta , written and composed by Davis collaborator Marcus Miller.

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Reaction

The film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Features in 1988, for Director Mary Lambert.

The film is hailed as "this year Blue Velvet " by Susan Linfield, editor of American Movies . New York Times film critic Janet Maslin calls it "experimental film artily... bohemianism and an evil spirit that is interesting, mature".

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References

• Maslin, Janet (November 11, 1987). "Film: Exoticism in 'Siesta'". The New York Times . Retrieved on May 4, 2009.

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External links

• Siesta
• Siesta
• Siesta in Box Office Mojo

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