The Eighth Day
Le Huitième Jour
“What a difference a day makes…”
Synopsis
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
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Le huitième jour (1996) Bande Annonce VF
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-31
Top Cast
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Daniel Auteuil
Harry
Pascal Duquenne
Georges
Miou-Miou
Julie
Henri Garcin
Bank manager
Isabelle Sadoyan
Georges' Mother
Fabienne Loriaux
Fabienne, Georges's sister
Juliette Van Dormael
Juliette
Sabrina Leurquin
Snack waitress
Dieudonné Kabongo
Dustman
Michele Maes
Nathalie
Alice van Dormael
Alice
Marie-Pierre Meinzel
Shoe store saleswoman
Laszlo Harmati
Luis Mariano
Dominique Lecat
Band Member
Roland De Pauw
TV Chef
Jo De Backer
Bridegroom
Lotfi Yahya Jedidi
Dustman
André Simon
Tramp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaco Van Dormael
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaco Van Dormael
- Original Score
- Pierre van Dormael
- Original Title
- Le Huitième Jour
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- D. A. Films, Working Title, Pan-Européenne, TF1 Films Production, RTL-TVi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaco Van Dormael
Jaco Van Dormael
Pierre van Dormael
Walther van den Ende
Susana Rossberg
Philippe Godeau
Department Leadership Roster
Jaco Van Dormael
Director
Jaco Van Dormael
Writer
Pierre van Dormael
Original Music Composer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Susana Rossberg
Editor
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Yan Tax
Costume Design
Philippe Godeau
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eighth Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eighth Day about?
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
Who directed The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
Who stars in The Eighth Day?
The principal cast of The Eighth Day includes Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin, Isabelle Sadoyan.
When was The Eighth Day released and how long is it?
The Eighth Day was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eighth Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eighth Day was composed by Pierre van Dormael.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).