Break of Day (1980)
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A writer in her fifties spends the summer in her Saint-Tropez home, tending to her garden and animals while reflecting on her past. As nature thrives around her, a handsome young man and a restless woman draw near, bringing the uncertainties of desire and romance. Adapted from Colette's quasi-autobiographical novel.
Director: Jacques Demy
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 1, 1980
Cast
- Danièle Delorme - Colette
- Dominique Sanda - Hélène Clément
- Jean Sorel - Vial
- Orane Demazis - Sido
- Guy Dhers - Villeboeuf
- Chantal Darget - Therese Dorny
- Jean-Louis Rolland - Moreau
- Jacques Rosny - Segonzac
- Daniel Dhubert - Carco
Screenplay
- Jacques Demy (Screenplay)
- Colette (Novel)
Music: Felix Mendelssohn
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editing: Anne-Marie Cotret
Production: Technisonor
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Demy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Break of Day about?
- A writer in her fifties spends the summer in her Saint-Tropez home, tending to her garden and animals while reflecting on her past. As nature thrives around her, a handsome young man and a restless woman draw near, bringing the uncertainties of desire and romance. Adapted from Colette's quasi-autobiographical novel.
- Who directed Break of Day?
- Break of Day was directed by Jacques Demy.
- Who stars in Break of Day?
- Break of Day stars Danièle Delorme, Dominique Sanda, Jean Sorel, Orane Demazis, Guy Dhers, Chantal Darget.
- How long is Break of Day?
- Break of Day has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Break of Day?
- Break of Day is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Break of Day produced?
- Break of Day was produced in France.