# What the Day Owes the Night (2012)

> A sweeping Algerian historical romance follows a renamed boy whose enduring love is tested by the political convulsions of colonial society.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/78320

## Facts

- Runtime: 162 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Alexandre Arcady
- Cast: Nora Arnezeder, Fu'ad Aït Aattou, Anne Parillaud, Vincent Perez, Anne Consigny, Mohamed Fellag, Nicolas Giraud, Olivier Barthélémy
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1934205/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, sweeping, romantic, romantic drama night, historical cinema evening

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of a country in turmoil.

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