Picture a Day Like This
Synopsis
Picture a day like this recounts the story of a woman bereft at the loss of her baby, who is told that she has a chance to restore her infant to life: "Find one happy person in this world and cut one button from their sleeve. Do it before night and your child will live." After a series of initially promising encounters end in disappointment, can she pull off the miracle she needs? Find out in this fable about human nature, a tale of self-discovery where the flow of music—performed by the excellent Mahler Chamber Orchestra, marking their 25th anniversary—follows the flow of life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Christine Soma, Daniel Jeanneteau, François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Crimp
- Original Title
- Picture a Day Like This
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Christine Soma, Daniel Jeanneteau, François Roussillon
Martin Crimp
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Crimp
Writer
Marie-Christine Soma
Director
Daniel Jeanneteau
Director
Marie La Rocca
Costume Design
François Roussillon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picture a Day Like This
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What is Picture a Day Like This about?
Picture a day like this recounts the story of a woman bereft at the loss of her baby, who is told that she has a chance to restore her infant to life: "Find one happy person in this world and cut one button from their sleeve. Do it before night and your child will live." After a series of initially promising encounters end in disappointment, can she pull off the miracle she needs? Find out in this fable about human nature, a tale of self-discovery where the flow of music—performed by the excellent Mahler Chamber Orchestra, marking their 25th anniversary—follows the flow of life.
Who directed Picture a Day Like This?
Picture a Day Like This was directed by Marie-Christine Soma, Daniel Jeanneteau, François Roussillon.
Who stars in Picture a Day Like This?
The principal cast of Picture a Day Like This includes Marianne Crebassa, Anna Prohaska, Beate Mordal, Cameron Shahbazi, John Brancy.
When was Picture a Day Like This released and how long is it?
Picture a Day Like This was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.