description Day for Night Overview
Day for Night is a 1973 film by François Truffaut that explores the difficulties encountered during the production of a fictional movie. The narrative focuses on the cast and crew’s personal and professional struggles as they navigate the complexities of filmmaking. It features a notable ensemble cast including Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Pierre Aumont.
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info Day for Night Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1973 |
help Day for Night FAQ
Why is Truffaut's Day for Night called a movie about making a movie?
Day for Night follows the production of a fictional film called Meet Pamela. François Truffaut also acts in the movie as Ferrand, the director trying to keep the shoot together while cast and crew problems pile up.
What does the title Day for Night mean in filmmaking?
Day for night is a cinematography technique where scenes shot in daylight are made to look like night through exposure, filters, or processing. Truffaut uses the phrase as a fitting title for a 1973 film about the tricks and compromises behind cinema.
Which actors are central to Day for Night?
The cast includes Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker, Jean-Pierre Leaud as Alphonse, and Valentina Cortese as Severine. Their characters' romances, breakdowns, and professional problems become part of the film-within-a-film's chaos.
Did Day for Night win a major international award?
Yes, Day for Night won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The win helped cement Truffaut's reputation outside France after earlier New Wave films such as The 400 Blows.
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