Despite the Night
Malgré la nuit
Synopsis
After returning to Paris, a heartbroken man searching for his missing lover finds solace, and a passionate but troubled love, with a grieving nurse. This unconventional romance unfolds against a backdrop of music and defies expectations, venturing into uncharted emotional territory.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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'Despite the Night' - Official UK Trailer - Matchbox FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-07
Top Cast
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Ariane Labed
Hélène
Kristian Marr
Lenz
Roxane Mesquida
Lena
Paul Hamy
Louis
Johan Leysen
Vitali
Sam Louwyck
L'homme à la voix métallique
Aurélien Recoing
Paul
Jonathan Boudina
Dandy
Sophie Guillemin
l'infirmière
Christopher Buchholz
Scissors
Britta Thie
La complice de Vitali
Lola Norda
Lola
Charlotte Masselin
La jeune fille sous la pluie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Grandrieux
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Schefer, John-Henry Butterworth, Philippe Grandrieux, Rebecca Zlotowski
- Original Score
- Ferdinand Grandrieux
- Original Title
- Malgré la nuit
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- 1976 Productions, Mandrake Films, Epileptic, Ohmstudio, Le Septième Continent, La Maison de Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Grandrieux
Bertrand Schefer, John-Henry Butterworth, Philippe Grandrieux, Rebecca Zlotowski
Ferdinand Grandrieux
Jessica Lee Gagné
Catherine Jacques
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Grandrieux
Director
Bertrand Schefer
Screenplay
John-Henry Butterworth
Screenplay
Philippe Grandrieux
Screenplay
Rebecca Zlotowski
Screenplay
Catherine Jacques
Producer
Jessica Lee Gagné
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Despite the Night
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What is Despite the Night about?
After returning to Paris, a heartbroken man searching for his missing lover finds solace, and a passionate but troubled love, with a grieving nurse. This unconventional romance unfolds against a backdrop of music and defies expectations, venturing into uncharted emotional territory.
Who directed Despite the Night?
Despite the Night was directed by Philippe Grandrieux.
Who stars in Despite the Night?
The principal cast of Despite the Night includes Ariane Labed, Kristian Marr, Roxane Mesquida, Paul Hamy, Johan Leysen.
When was Despite the Night released and how long is it?
Despite the Night was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Despite the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Despite the Night was composed by Ferdinand Grandrieux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Despite the Night?
Despite the Night holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).