Before the Night (1998)

Bruno is a sensitive and impulsive young man of 24. He dreams of a career as a cellist, but has a job as a supply clerk at a bookstore. He is trying to get over an unhappy love affair and feels lonely. When he falls in love with a new girl and things don't work out, Bruno blows his top. He attempts suicide, but is eventually saved. Although the film treats the theme of suicide attempts by young people, it is first and foremost about how difficult it is to handle emotions such as love, solitude, disappointment and friendship... It's about the search for one's own place in a metropolis.

Director: Manno Lanssens
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
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Editing: Philippe Ravoet
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before the Night about?
Bruno is a sensitive and impulsive young man of 24. He dreams of a career as a cellist, but has a job as a supply clerk at a bookstore. He is trying to get over an unhappy love affair and feels lonely. When he falls in love with a new girl and things don't work out, Bruno blows his top. He attempts suicide, but is eventually saved. Although the film treats the theme of suicide attempts by young people, it is first and foremost about how difficult it is to handle emotions such as love, solitude, disappointment and friendship... It's about the search for one's own place in a metropolis.
Who directed Before the Night?
Before the Night was directed by Manno Lanssens.
Who stars in Before the Night?
Before the Night stars Fabrice Boutique, Hilde Heijnen, Kadija Leclère, Circé Lethem, Dimitri Leue, Clara van den Broek.
How long is Before the Night?
Before the Night has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Before the Night?
Before the Night is a Drama film.