Drama,History,Romance   France

What the Day Owes the Night is a French-Algerian film based on the novel of the same name by Yasmina Khadra. The story takes place during the 1930s in Oran, Algeria, during the French colonial period.

As Jonas grows up in Oran, he becomes close with a group of youths from the Rio Salado neighborhood. They form a tight-knit gang and spend their days exploring the city and getting into various mischiefs. Emilie, a beautiful and spirited young woman, captures the hearts of the boys in the group, including Jonas.

As Jonas and Emilie's love story unfolds, the political tensions in Algeria begin to escalate. The country is in the midst of a struggle for independence from French colonial rule, and this conflict begins to affect the lives of the characters. The tensions between the European colonizers and the Algerian independence movement create a turbulent backdrop for the film.

The story explores the impact of the political turmoil on the lives and relationships of the characters, including Jonas and Emilie. It portrays the struggle and the sacrifices made by the people caught in the midst of the independence movement.

As the country's turmoil intensifies, Jonas and Emilie's love story is tested, and their lives are affected by the larger issues gripping Algeria. The film depicts the challenges and tragedies faced by the characters as they navigate life in a time of political upheaval.
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