Three stories, one wild night: Mario Bava turns the giallo inside out with a fractured romantic farce.
FOUR TIMES THAT NIGHT
an explosive look into the psychology of a woman in love
John and Tina meet in a park one day. They immediately hit it off and go out on a date later that evening. Then late that night, Tina returns to her apartment with her expensive new dress badly torn apart, and John's forehead boasts some suspicous scratches. Three different people, John, Tina, and a doorman, give three separate and different perspectives on what happened that night before the truth is revealed.
Quick Answer
Four Times That Night is a 1971 German-Italian comedy, romance, and thriller directed by Mario Bava about a date gone awry, told from multiple conflicting perspectives.
Programmer's Pick
Only Mario Bava could turn a night out into a Rashomon-tinged sex comedy, gleefully spoofing the giallo genre while juggling fractured truths and torn dresses. If you like your whodunits with a wink and a wiggle, this one's for you.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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The story unfolds through three wildly different accounts, each with its own twist on the night's events.
It pokes fun at the giallo tradition, blending sex comedy with whodunit tropes and stylish misdirection.
Mario Bava’s direction ensures a playful tone and visual flair, sidestepping genre expectations.
Torn dresses, scratched faces, and barroom antics keep the romantic chaos lively and unpredictable.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Four Times That Night? +
Four Times That Night was directed by Mario Bava.
How long is Four Times That Night? +
Four Times That Night has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Four Times That Night? +
Four Times That Night is a comedy, romance, and thriller.
Where can I watch Four Times That Night? +
You can watch Four Times That Night on SassyFlix.
How does Four Times That Night play with the idea of truth? +
The film presents three conflicting stories about the same night, each told by a different character, highlighting the slippery nature of memory and perspective.
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