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Despite the Night

Original title: Malgré la nuit
2016 · 2 h 36 min
Directed by Philippe Grandrieux · France · New French Extremity
MysteryDramaRomanceHorror

Cast

Kristian Marr Ariane Labed Roxane Mesquida Paul Hamy Johan Leysen Sam Louwyck

Credits

Written by: John-Henry Butterworth

Plot

After returning to Paris, a heartbroken man searching for his missing lover finds solace, and a passionate but troubled love, with a grieving nurse. This unconventional romance unfolds against a backdrop of music and defies expectations, venturing into uncharted emotional territory.

Sinekatalog’s take

Despite the Night (2016) is a Canadian mystery directed by Philippe Grandrieux. It stars Kristian Marr, Ariane Labed and Roxane Mesquida. It runs 156 minutes. It is one of the films we list for this director.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (660 votes)
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