For Night Will Come (, ) is a 2023 French-Belgian fantasy-horror drama film co-written and directed by Céline Rouzet. It premiered at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.
Plot In the end of the 90s, Philémon moves in quiet suburbs with his family, hoping to lead a normal life. As he meets his neighbor Camila and falls in love with her, his secret is at risk of being exposed : he needs human blood to survive.
Cast Mathias Legoût Hammond as Philémon Féral Céleste Brunnquell as Camila Berthier Élodie Bouchez as Laurence Féral Jean-Charles Clichet as Georges Féral Anne Benoît as Hélène Noisy Louis Peres as Charles Angèle Metzger as Clémence
Production The film marked the narrative film debut of Céline Rouzet, following her documentary A Distant Thud In The Jungle. It was produced by ElianeAntoinette, Reboot Films and Altitude 100 Production. It was pre-purchased by OCS and Disney +.
Release The film premiered at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the Orizzonti section.
It was released in French cinemas on 5 June 2024.
Reception
The film has been described as "a Gen Z response to Twilight, featuring no fights but with an emphasis on family dynamics and societal commentary".
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