The Shade
The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a drama about a mysterious woman and a pawnbroker who meet in New York. The film begins with Simon, who is alone in his apartment with the corpse of his wife, Anna, who has just committed suicide. In his grief, he remembers the first time he met her, a year ago when she walked into his pawnbroker's shop in Spanish Harlem. Mysterious Anna, who seems to come from nowhere, impresses solitary Simon with her sad beauty, and he proposes to her on their first night out. The Shade is a love story with great psychological insight.
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6.5/10
4 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- EN
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical25 Mar 1999
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Shade released?
- The Shade was released on 25 March 1999.
- Where can I watch The Shade online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Shade?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Shade is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Shade?
- The Shade holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed The Shade?
- The Shade (1999) was directed by Raphaël Nadjari.
- How long is The Shade?
- The Shade runs for 1h 23m.














