Black Out_
Out of paranoid fear of a nuclear disaster, an elderly couple isolates themselves from the outside world in their small suburban villa. An apocalyptic retreat told with a touch of humor that occasionally makes you shudder and smile at the same time. Will the couple find a way out of their isolation again? A chef who described the quarantine situation as early as 1970.
Starring
Michèle Breton, Marcel Imhoff, Marcel Merminod
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Black Out was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
Out of paranoid fear of a nuclear disaster, an elderly couple isolates themselves from the outside world in their small suburban villa. An apocalyptic retrea...
Black Out is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (6)
Michèle Breton
Le vendeur
Marcel Imhoff
Le pasteur
MM
Marcel Merminod
Émile Blummer
LA
Lucie Avenay
Élise Blummer
RB
Robert Bachofner
Le petit garçon
Georges Wod
Le capitaine Schnertz
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
CH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Black Out about?
Out of paranoid fear of a nuclear disaster, an elderly couple isolates themselves from the outside world in their small suburban villa. An apocalyptic retreat told with a touch of humor that occasionally makes you shudder and smile at the same time. Will the couple find a way out of their isolation again? A chef who described the quarantine situation as early as 1970.
How long is Black Out?
Black Out has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Black Out?
The cast of Black Out includes Michèle Breton, Marcel Imhoff, Marcel Merminod, Lucie Avenay, Robert Bachofner.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Mystery
