What the Day Owes the Night (2012)
Movie 3h 2m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
What the Day Owes the Night is a drama and romance movie from 2012. It is directed by Alexandre Arcady. The cast includes Nora Arnezeder, Vincent Perez and Salim Kéchiouche. The running time is 3h 2m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Very well rated, long, so plan the evening.
Synopsis
Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.
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Cast & crew
- Alexandre ArcadyDirector
- Nora Arnezederas Émilie
- Vincent Perezas Juan Rucillio
- Salim Kéchioucheas Djelloul
- Anne Parillaudas Madame Cazenave
- Marine Vacthas Isabelle
- Moussa Maaskrias Krimo
- Jean-Claude de Gorosas Le maire de Rio Salado
- Anne Consignyas Madeleine
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Questions about What the Day Owes the Night
- What genre is What the Day Owes the Night?
- What the Day Owes the Night is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in What the Day Owes the Night?
- Nora Arnezeder, Vincent Perez, Salim Kéchiouche, Anne Parillaud, Marine Vacth appear in the main cast.
- Who directed What the Day Owes the Night?
- Alexandre Arcady directed What the Day Owes the Night.
- How long is What the Day Owes the Night?
- What the Day Owes the Night runs for 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- Is What the Day Owes the Night worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch What the Day Owes the Night?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
