Ce que le jour doit à la nuit
- Drama
- Romance
Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.
What the Day Owes the Night is a 2012 drama-romance film set in 1930s Algeria, following a young man named Jonas and his passionate relationship with Emilie against the backdrop of the country's political turmoil. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the impact of historical conflict on personal relationships. It is now available to stream or purchase through various platforms.
When does What the Day Owes the Night come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: Spain · France
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Available to stream in France— but not in United States.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Festival / premiere in Algeria
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Spain
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Nora ArnezederÉmilie
Fu'ad Aït AattouYounès / Jonas
Anne ParillaudMadame Cazenave
Vincent PerezJuan Rucillio
Anne ConsignyMadeleine
Mohamed FellagMohamed
Nicolas GiraudFabrice
Olivier BarthélémyJean-Cristophe
Marine VacthIsabelle
Matthias Van KhacheSimon/Michel adulte
Tayeb BelmihoubIssa
Salim KéchioucheDjelloul
Moussa MaaskriKrimo
Abbes ZahmaniBliss
Jean-Claude de GorosLe maire de Rio Salado
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What the Day Owes the Night — frequently asked
When was What the Day Owes the Night released?
The film was released on September 12, 2012.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Younes (renamed Jonas), who is sent to live with his uncle in Oran, Algeria during the 1930s. He befriends a group of local youths including Emilie, and a profound love story develops between them—until the country's political conflicts threaten to tear them apart.
Is What the Day Owes the Night available to watch?
Yes, the film is fully released and available through various streaming and purchase platforms.
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