Litan is a 1982 French horror film co-written, produced, edited, and directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky and Jean-Claude Romer. It stars Marie-José Nat, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Nino Ferrer, and Marisa Muxen.

Litan
Original French theatrical release poster
Directed byJean-Pierre Mocky
Written byJean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Claude Romer
Patrick Granier
Scott Baker
Suzy Baker
Produced byJean-Pierre Mocky
StarringMarie-José Nat
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Nino Ferrer
Marisa Muxen
CinematographyEdmond Richard
Edited byJean-Pierre Mocky
Catherine Renault
Music byNino Ferrer
Production
companies
Films A2
M. Films
Distributed byColine
Océanic Films
Release date
  • 24 February 1982 (1982-02-24)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

“Litan” is also recognised under alternate titles, including “La cité des spectres verts” and “Le voleur de visages,” which may vary by region.

Plot

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A young couple passes through the village of Litan as the locals hold a Festival of the Dead. As the festival progresses, strange, and eerie events occur that reveals something sinister at work. Fearing for their lives, the couple decided to flee the village before they too become overtaken by the dark implications of the celebration and become shadows of their former selves.

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Release

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Litan, was released in France on February 24, 1982. The film was recently re-released in a 4K restoration on May 4, 2022.

Reception

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Awards and nominations

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Litan won the Critics Award at the Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival.[1] It also won the award for Best Screenplay at the Catalonian International Film Festival.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Otto Penzler (2016). The Big Book of Jack the Ripper. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. p. 445. ISBN 978-1-101-97113-0.
  2. ^ F. Maurice Speed (November 17, 1983). Film Review 1983-84. W.H. Allen/Virgin Books. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-491-03012-0.
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