My Nights Are More Beautiful Than Your Days

1989 1h 50m FR

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 72

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Lucas has invented a new computer language but at the same time he has been informed about his strange terminal illness during which he has been gradually losing his memory. Shortly after that he meets Blanche who acts as a medium in a bizarre traveling show. Dying Lucas follows her to the sea resort where they spend together several days and nights.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jacques Dutronc
Lucas
Sophie Marceau
Blanche
Valérie Lagrange
Blanche's mère
Myriam Mézières
Edwige
Laure Killing
Ines
François Chaumette
Concierge
Sady Rebbot
François
Salim Talbi
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrzej Żuławski
Writers: Andrzej Żuławski
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrzej Żuławski, shot by Patrick Blossier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrzej Korzyński. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Sophie Dubus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jacques Dutronc and Sophie Marceau and Valérie Lagrange carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0097872 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 72 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Andrzej Żuławski directs. Patrick Blossier behind the camera. Andrzej Korzyński scores. Marie-Sophie Dubus cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Andrzej Żuławski, shot by Patrick Blossier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Andrzej Korzyński. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Sophie Dubus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jacques Dutronc and Sophie Marceau and Valérie Lagrange carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0097872 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 72 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.