Sweeter Is the Night
Plus douce est la nuit
Synopsis
West Africa, early 1960s. A French officer is assigned to find a missing missionary. His investigation, amid mistrust, silence and prejudice, takes him far away from the glittering shoreline, where day and night become one.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alexis Ballestros
Le lieutenant (voice)
Bass Dhem
Le vieillard, Bakary (voice)
Isabelle Desplantes
La femme blonde (voice)
Sally Doumbia
Une femme du fumage (voice)
Mariam Kaba
Une femme du fumage/Une religieuse (voice)
Yéliba Mélodie Koeta
La petite fille (voice)
Diouc Koma
Le sculpteur (voice)
Jean-Marc Pannetier
Le Père Luc (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabienne Wagenaar
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabienne Wagenaar
- Original Score
- Julien Desailly
- Original Title
- Plus douce est la nuit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- JPL Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabienne Wagenaar
Fabienne Wagenaar
Julien Desailly
Jean-Marie Le Rest
Department Leadership Roster
Fabienne Wagenaar
Director
Fabienne Wagenaar
Writer
Julien Desailly
Original Music Composer
Jean-Marie Le Rest
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweeter Is the Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeter Is the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweeter Is the Night about?
West Africa, early 1960s. A French officer is assigned to find a missing missionary. His investigation, amid mistrust, silence and prejudice, takes him far away from the glittering shoreline, where day and night become one.
Who directed Sweeter Is the Night?
Sweeter Is the Night was directed by Fabienne Wagenaar.
Who stars in Sweeter Is the Night?
The principal cast of Sweeter Is the Night includes Alexis Ballestros, Bass Dhem, Isabelle Desplantes, Sally Doumbia, Mariam Kaba.
When was Sweeter Is the Night released and how long is it?
Sweeter Is the Night was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweeter Is the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeter Is the Night was composed by Julien Desailly.