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6.8 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19781h 25mFrance

The Bright Night

La Nuit claire

Synopsis

In a montage alternating with moments of Nigel Rogers' interpretation of the most beautiful passages from "Orpheus," the opera by Striggio and Monteverdi, La Nuit Claire is an evocation of the celebrated myth, within which images of the love between its two modern protagonists, Anne and Julien, are inscribed. - BAM/PFA

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Marcel Hanoun, La Nuit Claire (1978) -- extracto

Type: Clip • Published 2015-07-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 24, 1981

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marcel Hanoun
Screenplay & Story
Marcel Hanoun
Original Score
Jean-Paul Dupuis
Original Title
La Nuit claire
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Les productions de l'aube, Vidéographies Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marcel Hanoun

Screenplay & Story

Marcel Hanoun

Original Score & Music

Jean-Paul Dupuis

Film Editing

Marcel Hanoun

Producers

Jean-Paul Cassagnac

Department Leadership Roster

Marcel Hanoun

Marcel Hanoun

Director

Marcel Hanoun

Marcel Hanoun

Writer

Jean-Paul Cassagnac

Producer

Gina Pellon

Costume Design

Gina Pellon

Production Design

Marcel Hanoun

Marcel Hanoun

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bright Night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bright Night

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Bright Night about?

In a montage alternating with moments of Nigel Rogers' interpretation of the most beautiful passages from "Orpheus," the opera by Striggio and Monteverdi, La Nuit Claire is an evocation of the celebrated myth, within which images of the love between its two modern protagonists, Anne and Julien, are inscribed. - BAM/PFA

Who directed The Bright Night?

The Bright Night was directed by Marcel Hanoun.

Who stars in The Bright Night?

The principal cast of The Bright Night includes Lorraine Bonnemaison, Gérard Rouzier, Florence Rousseau, Marie Manet, Hans Meyer.

When was The Bright Night released and how long is it?

The Bright Night was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for The Bright Night?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bright Night was composed by Jean-Paul Dupuis.