Der Tag und die Nacht (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, Der Tag und die Nacht is a drama film directed by Bernard-Henri Lévy, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Ten years ago, distinguished French author Alexandre (Alain Delon) exchanged his stressful, hectic life in Paris for a more peaceful existence upon a Mexican hacienda with his wife Ariane (Marianne Denicourt). Lucien (Jean-Pierre Kalfon) also accompanies them. There, Alexandre meets the strange lady-oracle Sonia (Lauren Bacall). As the film opens, the melancholy Alexandre is visited by the sensuous actress Laure (Arielle Dombasle) and her producer Raoul Fillipi (Karl Zero) who is going to make a movie of one of Alexandre's best-loved books. Laure is determined to play the part of the heroine and is willing to resort to seduction to get it. At the same time, Ariane is involved in a passionate affair with French-Mexican seismologist Carlo (Xavier Beauvois). While all of these characters wrangle and tangle with their different agendas, the local residents prepare for a violent revolution. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Who’s in it. Der Tag und die Nacht stars Alain Delon as Alexandre, Lauren Bacall as Sonia, Xavier Beauvois as Carlo and Arielle Dombasle as Laure, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Der Tag und die Nacht has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Tag und die Nacht page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Tag und die Nacht tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.