What the Day Owes the Night 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 162 minutes
- Director
- Alexandre Arcady
- Network
- Wild Bunch
- Where to Stream
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 162 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France, Algeria, Tunisia
- Studios
- Wild Bunch
- Budget
- $17
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 254 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~162 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Wild Bunch
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Title: What the Day Owes the Night
Year: 2012
Release Date (France): 09/12/2012
Genre: Drama and Romance
Runtime: 2h 42m
Setting: Algeria, the 1930s; Oran.
Protagonist: Younes (later rebaptized Jonas).
Plot: Younes is nine years old when put in his uncle's care in Oran. He grows up among the Rio Salado youths. He becomes friends with them. Emilie is part of the gang. Everyone is in love with Emilie. A love story develops between Jonas and Emilie. This is unsettled by country conflicts.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
What the Day Owes the Night is a 2012 film categorized as drama and romance. Set in Algeria during the 1930s, the story follows a boy named Younes. When Younes is nine years old
Should you watch it?
“A young man's life in 1930s Algeria is defined by a deep love amidst growing national conflict.”
- Based on the novel by Yasmina Khadra
- Explores the intersection of personal romance and national history
- Features a sprawling narrative set in 1930s Algeria
- The film has a long runtime of two hours and forty-two minutes.
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping historical dramas that pair intimate love stories with significant political shifts.
This is a dramatic romantic film with a deliberate, expansive pace suitable for viewers who appreciate long-form storytelling.
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Is this film based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the novel of the same name by author Yasmina Khadra.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of two hours and forty-two minutes.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed and produced by Alexandre Arcady, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
Where is the story set?
The story is set in Algeria during the 1930s, specifically featuring the city of Oran.
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