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Farewell to the Night

Farewell to the Night

Drama · 2019

Muriel is overjoyed, as her beloved grandson Alex is staying at her place for a few days before moving to Canada to work. But when the changes in his behavior arouse her curiosity, she is led to the discovery of a dark secret.

Movie details

Farewell to the Night

2019 Drama 1h 44m

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6.1 / 10

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Muriel is overjoyed, as her beloved grandson Alex is staying at her place for a few days before moving to Canada to work. But when the changes in his behavior arouse her curiosity, she is led to the discovery of a dark secret.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

André Téchiné

Written by

Léa Mysius · André Téchiné

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Muriel

Kacey Mottet Klein

Kacey Mottet Klein

Alex

Oulaya Amamra

Oulaya Amamra

Lila

Stéphane Bak

Stéphane Bak

Bilal

Kamel Labroudi

Kamel Labroudi

Fouad

Mohamed Djouhari

Mohamed Djouhari

Youssef

A

Amer Alwan

Prédicateur

Court is in session

Put Farewell to the Night on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.