
The Story of Adèle H.(1975)
In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue an handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.


“A movie for people who love movies.”
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.

Jacqueline Bisset
Julie Baker

Valentina Cortese
Séverine

Dani
Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl

Alexandra Stewart
Stacey

Jean-Pierre Aumont
Alexandre

Jean Champion
Bertrand, the Producer

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Alphonse

François Truffaut
Ferrand, the Director

Niké Arrighi
Odile, the Makeup Artist

Nathalie Baye
Joelle, the Script Girl
Day for Night is a comedy, drama film released in 1973 exploring themes of lovesickness, movie business, nice, alcoholic, extramarital affair, making of. Directed by François Truffaut, it stars Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese, Dani. A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
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