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Ninth Gate (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Alternative Title: The 9th Gate, La neuvième porte, La novena puerta
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Enrique Urbizu, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Bac Films, Canal+, Kino Visión, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Orly Films, R.P. Productions, TF1 Films Production, Vía Digital
Genre: Fantasy Film, Film Based On A Novel, Horror, Horror Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: antiquary, bibliophilia, book store, castle, collector, demon, devil, devil worship, gnosticism, hotel, investigation, library, lucifer, millionaire, new york city, obsession, occult, picture puzzle, portugal, rare book, satanism, southern france, suicide
Story
In 'Ninth Gate', a rare book dealer named Johnny is hired by a wealthy collector to find the last two copies of an ancient book called 'The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows'. The book is said to possess the power to summon the Devil when both copies are united. As Johnny begins his quest, he becomes entangled in a web of paranormal events and supernatural occurrences.
Summary
Directed by Roman Polanski in 1999, 'Ninth Gate' is a psychological thriller that weaves together elements of mystery, horror, and fantasy. The film centers around bibliophilia and the occult, with themes of obsession and power taking center stage. Although the plot details are scarce, it's mentioned that the story involves events set in New York City, Southern France, and Portugal.
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