What the Day Owes the Night
2012·Movie·
·3h 2min


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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeLove Conquers AllHistorical Struggles
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceForbidden LoveIdentity CrisisRacial TensionsGrowing PainsCultural DifferencesPolitical TurmoilFamily Conflict
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- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Alexandre Arcady, Gilles Henry
Written by:
Blandine Stintzy, Alexandre Arcady, Daniel Saint-Hamont
Produced by:
Inigo Lezzi, Adrian Politowski, Christophe Louis
Composed by:
Armand Amar
Cast
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