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Siesta is a 1987 film directed by Mary Lambert, and starring Ellen Barkin and Jodie Foster. The screenplay was written by Patricia Louisianna Knop, based on a novel by Patrice Chaplin. The film was released by Lorimar Motion Pictures and debuted in New York City on November 11, 1987. The film's themes are sex and death. Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis performed on the score for the film, Music from Siesta, which was written and arranged by frequent Davis collaborator Marcus Miller. The film received mostly negative reviews by critics. It was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in 1988.

Cast

• Ellen Barkin as Claire
• Gabriel Byrne as Augustine
• Julian Sands as Kit
• Isabella Rossellini as Marie
• Martin Sheen as Del
• Alexi Sayle as Cabbie
• Grace Jones as Conchita
• Jodie Foster as Nancy
• Anastassia Stakis as Desdra
• Gary Cady as Roger

References

• Maslin, Janet (November 11, 1987). "Film: Exoticism in 'Siesta'". The New York Times. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.

External links

• Siesta at the Internet Movie Database