The Blind Owl
1987, French. Directed by Raúl Ruiz.
In Paris, an Arab immigrant working as a projectionist becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman he sees on the cinema screen. Following a visit from a man claiming to be his uncle, his world begins to mirror a macabre and cyclical narrative.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 31 December 1987
- Original title
- La Chouette aveugle
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Raúl Ruiz, Benoît Peeters
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What The Blind Owl is based on
The Blind Owl is based on The Blind Owl (1937) by Sadegh Hedayat.
1937
The Blind Owl
By Sadegh Hedayat
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How long is The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Blind Owl on?
The Blind Owl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blind Owl?
If you liked The Blind Owl, try Mood Indigo, The Shepherd, Nine Days.
Who directed The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl (1987) was directed by Raúl Ruiz and stars Jean-François Lapalus, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jessica Forde.
What is The Blind Owl based on?
The Blind Owl is based on The Blind Owl (1937) by Sadegh Hedayat.