Spray of the Days
L'Écume des jours
Synopsis
Chick fell in love with Alise because of a shared passion for writer Jean-Sol Partre who gradually devoured their relationship. Soon after, Colin, the main character, also falls in love with a young girl, Chloe, but after their marriage she soon suffers from a strange illness: a water lily grows in her lungs.
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Jacques Perrin
Colin
Marie-France Pisier
Alise
Sami Frey
Chick
Alexandra Stewart
Isis
Annie Buron
Chloé
Bernard Fresson
Nicolas
Sacha Briquet
Moune de Rivel
René-Jean Chauffard
Bookstore
Claude Piéplu
Doctor
Jacqueline Ferrière
Sacha Pitoëff
Pharmacist
Ursula Vian-Kübler
Nun
Jim Wilsam
Jacques Rispal
Delphine Seyrig
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Avant Garde Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Belmont
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris Vian, Charles Belmont, Philippe Dumarçay, Pierre Pelegri
- Original Title
- L'Écume des jours
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- S.E.P.I.C., Chaumiane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Belmont
Boris Vian, Charles Belmont, Philippe Dumarçay, Pierre Pelegri
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Belmont
Writer
Philippe Dumarçay
Writer
Pierre Pelegri
Writer
Charles Belmont
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spray of the Days
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What is Spray of the Days about?
Chick fell in love with Alise because of a shared passion for writer Jean-Sol Partre who gradually devoured their relationship. Soon after, Colin, the main character, also falls in love with a young girl, Chloe, but after their marriage she soon suffers from a strange illness: a water lily grows in her lungs.
Who directed Spray of the Days?
Spray of the Days was directed by Charles Belmont.
Who stars in Spray of the Days?
The principal cast of Spray of the Days includes Jacques Perrin, Marie-France Pisier, Sami Frey, Alexandra Stewart, Annie Buron.
When was Spray of the Days released and how long is it?
Spray of the Days was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is Spray of the Days based on a book or true story?
Spray of the Days is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Boris Vian".