“A glorious ode to the fleeting, addictive and irreplaceable joys of cinematic collaboration.” - Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
“A poem in praise of making movies. Not good movies, not bad movies - movies.” - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Monday, January 10 at 6:00pm | In one of his most beloved films, Truffaut himself appears as the harried director of a frivolous melodrama, the shooting of which is plagued by the whims of a neurotic actor, an aging diva, and an ingenue. Please note: sections of the exhibition print we received of DAY FOR NIGHT are from an original 35mm release print and have experienced color fading
Awards and Nominations
Winner - Best International Film - Academy Awards
Nominee - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Valentina Cortese), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay - Academy Awards
Winner - Best Film, Best Direction, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Valentina Cortese)
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