Day for Night

Day for Night

A movie for people who love movies.

PG 1973 · 116 min · ★ 7.8 · Comedy, Drama

A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.

Directed by François Truffaut · Written by François Truffaut

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