La nuit américaine = day and night

François Truffaut (1973)

A film, about a film, narrated by 'Monsieur Ferrand', played by the director François Truffaut.

Evolves around the making of the film 'Je vous presente Pamela' and explores the relationships between the actors, presenting the audience with the difficulties of acting.

Involves themes of deception, death, love and tragedy - all problems the director has to overcome when working in the world of cinema.

FR FILM 159(DVD) Open access