As the "night of time" (twilight) sets in, friends arrive. The entertainment isn't a loud party, but deep, soulful conversation—what the French call un moment suspendu (a suspended moment).
Several films have used similar scenes to provoke thought or to enhance narrative depth. For example, The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and Lolita (1997) have faced controversy and discussion regarding their portrayal of intimate scenes and themes.