Depuis le Jour
Synopsis
Derek Jarman's interpretation of the aria 'Depuis le jour' from the final act of Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise (1900) features Aimée Delamain as an aging opera singer taking her final bow and recalling a love affair from her youth. As the aria goes: 'Et je tremble délicieusement au souvenir charmant du premier jour d'amour! (And I tremble deliciously at the delightful memory of the first day of love!)' – Her reveries feature Tilda Swinton and Spencer Leigh wandering around the topiaries of Swinton's family garden and at various seaside locations. The film was made for Aria (1987), the portmanteau project of producer Don Boyd who invited ten directors to create short films set to operatic arias of their choice. The particular performance used in Depuis le jour is by esteemed African-American soprano Leontyne Price.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Original Score
- Gustave Charpentier
- Original Title
- Depuis le Jour
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Gustave Charpentier
Mike Southon
Don Boyd
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Don Boyd
Producer
Derek Jarman
Director
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What is Depuis le Jour about?
Derek Jarman's interpretation of the aria 'Depuis le jour' from the final act of Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise (1900) features Aimée Delamain as an aging opera singer taking her final bow and recalling a love affair from her youth. As the aria goes: 'Et je tremble délicieusement au souvenir charmant du premier jour d'amour! (And I tremble deliciously at the delightful memory of the first day of love!)' – Her reveries feature Tilda Swinton and Spencer Leigh wandering around the topiaries of Swinton's family garden and at various seaside locations. The film was made for Aria (1987), the portmanteau project of producer Don Boyd who invited ten directors to create short films set to operatic arias of their choice. The particular performance used in Depuis le jour is by esteemed African-American soprano Leontyne Price.
Who directed Depuis le Jour?
Depuis le Jour was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Depuis le Jour?
The principal cast of Depuis le Jour includes Tilda Swinton, Aimée Delamain, Spencer Leigh.
When was Depuis le Jour released and how long is it?
Depuis le Jour was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Depuis le Jour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Depuis le Jour was composed by Gustave Charpentier.