Considered a principal example of the French poetic realism movement, Daybreak is a 1939 French film directed by Marcel Carné...
Considered a principal example of the French poetic realism movement, Daybreak is a 1939 French film directed by Marcel Carné and written by Jacques Prévert. Stars Jean Gabin, Jules Berry and Arletty.
Aloof labourer François (Jean Gabin) cherishes the ingenuous orphan Françoise (Jacqueline Laurent) but grows increasingly disturbed by her attraction to a seedy entertainer, Valentin (Jules Berry). When Clara (Arletty), Valentin's assistant and lover, leaves him, she takes up with the reluctant François, who still continues to pine for Françoise. Amused by François' frustrations over his increasing attentions to Françoise, Valentin taunts him, bringing about a shocking and tragic act.
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Daybreak | Details
- Rating
- TBC,
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Country of origin
- France