Break of Day
La Naissance du jour
“Go on! Take a walk...”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Demy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Demy
- Original Score
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Original Title
- La Naissance du jour
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Technisonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Demy
Jacques Demy, Colette
Felix Mendelssohn
Jean Penzer
Anne-Marie Cotret
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Demy
Director
Jacques Demy
Screenplay
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Hubert Monloup
Production Design
Rosalie Varda
Costume Design
Anne-Marie Cotret
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break of Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Break of Day includes Danièle Delorme, Dominique Sanda, Jean Sorel, Orane Demazis, Guy Dhers.
When was Break of Day released and how long is it?
Break of Day was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Break of Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Break of Day was composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Is Break of Day based on a book or true story?
Break of Day is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colette".