Rapture (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: The Rapture, Възторг, O Juízo Final, La femme envoûtée, Dunkle Erleuchtung
Director: Michael Tolkin
Writer: Michael Tolkin
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Augusto M. Torres, Nicolás Astiárraga
Companies: New Line Cinema
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Budget: 3.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: faith, religion and supernatural, eroticism, group sex, bible, the rapture, religious conversion, end of the world, apocalypse, armageddon, religious fundamentalism, independent film, biblical
Story
Rapture follows the life of a young woman living in Los Angeles who leads a double life. During the day, she has an unremarkable job, but at night she engages in swinging lifestyle with her male partner as they frequent bars together. Over time, she begins to feel disillusioned and believes that there is a conspiracy around her. This prompts her to explore her faith and decide to become a born-again Christian.
Summary
Rapture is a drama-thriller directed by Michael Tolkin in 1991. The film presents an unconventional portrait of a young woman's spiritual journey amidst her seemingly secular lifestyle as a swinger in Los Angeles. It offers an intriguing perspective on how someone from an unlikely background might embrace born-again Christianity.
