Too Pure


1h 22m 1995

Brief Synopsis

The bittersweet story of Luke and Elyse, two lovers trying to reconnect. Based loosely on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, events unfolds over a single night as the loves navigate separate paths toward each other. Luke, a limo driver, thinks only about the reunion with his beloved but is continuall

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

Synopsis

The bittersweet story of Luke and Elyse, two lovers trying to reconnect. Based loosely on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, events unfolds over a single night as the loves navigate separate paths toward each other. Luke, a limo driver, thinks only about the reunion with his beloved but is continually stymied by the distractions of life in the city. A bizarre cast of characters crosses his path, each intent on imparting an urgent message on love, life, and relationships, while Luke, only half-listening, is deperate to reach Elyse.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States April 1996

Released in United States January 1996

Released in United States May 1995

Released in United States October 1995

Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival in New York City April 10-23, 1996.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 18-22, 1995.

Feature directorial debut for Etienne Sauret.

Completed shooting March 22, 1993.

Released in United States October 1995 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 18-22, 1995.)

Released in United States April 1996 (Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival in New York City April 10-23, 1996.)

Released in United States January 1996 (Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 5-21, 1996.)

Released in United States May 1995 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.)

Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 5-21, 1996.

Began shooting February 22, 1993.

Released in United States 1995