Three Bewildered People in the Night

Three Bewildered People in the Night is a 1987 American drama film directed by Gregg Araki and starring Darcy Marta, John Lacques, and Mark Howell. The film follows three characters through the dissolution of a heterosexual relationship and the possible beginning of a gay one.

Three Bewildered People in the Night
Directed by	Gregg Araki
Written by	Gregg Araki
Produced by	Gregg Araki
Starring	Darcy Marta John Lacques Mark Howell
Cinematography	Gregg Araki
Edited by	Gregg Araki
Release date	August 11, 1987 (1987-08-11) (Locarno)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$5,000

Plot

The film revolves around Alicia, a video artist, her live-in boyfriend Craig, a journalist and frustrated actor, and David, Alicia's best friend and a gay performance artist. Through a series of telephone calls and coffee shop conversations, Craig and Alicia split up and Craig and David take tentative steps toward a relationship.^[1]

Cast

• Darcy Marta as Alicia
• John Lacques as Craig
• Mark Howell as David

Production

Gregg Araki shot Three Bewildered People in the Night on a budget of $5,000. He shot in black and white using a spring-wound Bolex camera.^[2] The film is an example of guerrilla filmmaking, with Araki shooting in unauthorized locations without permits.

Reception

Three Bewildered People in the Night won the Bronze Leopard (for technical achievements) and the Critics' Prize (FIPRESCI) at the 1987 Locarno International Film Festival.^[3]