The Books and the Night (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2000, The Books and the Night is a documentary film directed by Tristán Bauer, running about 82 minutes. “The memory. That coin which is not never the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dramatized approach to the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) through the recreation of some of his works and the staging of various aspects of his thought and his life.
Who’s in it. The Books and the Night stars Walter Santa Ana as Jorge Luis Borges, Lorenzo Quinteros as Bible Seller, Héctor Alterio as Man from the Future and Leonardo Sbaraglia as Young Borges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Books and the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Books and the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Books and the Night tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Books and the Night (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Books and the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Books and the Night worth watching?
- The Books and the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Books and the Night?
- The Books and the Night stars Walter Santa Ana, Lorenzo Quinteros, Héctor Alterio, Leonardo Sbaraglia and Lucas de Diego.
- When was The Books and the Night released?
- The Books and the Night was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.