Litan is a 1982 French horror film produced, edited and directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky and co-written with Jean-Claude Romer. It stars Marie-José Nat, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Nino Ferrer, and Marisa Muxen.
“Litan” is also recognised under alternate titles, including “La cité des spectres verts” and “Le voleur de visages,” which may vary by region.
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Plot summary
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.
Cast
Marie-José Nat - Nora
Jean-Pierre Mocky - Jock
Nino Ferrer - Le docteur Steve Julien
Marisa Muxen - Estelle Servais
Bill Dunn - Cornell
Georges Wod - Bohr
Dominique Zardi - Le chef des fous
Release
Litan, was released in France on February 24, 1982. The film was recently re-released in a 4K restoration on May 4, 2022.
Reception
Awards and nominations
Litan won the Critics Award at the Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival. It also won the award for Best Screenplay at the Catalonian International Film Festival.