Le jour se lève (1939)
Release Year: 1939
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Amanece, Trágico Amanhecer, El día se levanta, Päivä koittaa, Varjojen yö
Director: Marcel Carné
Writer: Jacques Prévert, Jacques Viot
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jean-Pierre Frogerais
Companies: Productions Sigma
Genre: Drama, Flashback Film, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: dog trainer, film noir, flashback, french noir, jealousy, murder, police standoff, romance
Story
Le jour se lève begins with François, a factory worker, barricading himself inside his room after committing murder. As police surround him, he reflects on the events leading up to this point. François meets and falls in love with Françoise, a young florist. However, Valentin, a manipulative dog trainer who is also interested in Françoise, manipulates her into leaving François. Consumed by jealousy, François kills Valentin in a fit of rage. After committing the murder, François returns to his room where he eventually locks himself in and prepares for the police standoff.
Summary
Le jour se lève (1939) is a French film directed by Marcel Carné, often considered a precursor to film noir due to its dark themes and gritty realism. The movie revolves around François, a factory worker whose jealousy leads him to commit murder. After the crime, François retreats to his room where he reflects on the events that led up to this point while the police surround him outside. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks, revealing François' doomed romance with Françoise and his rivalry with Valentin. Le jour se lève is a stark portrayal of jealousy, passion, and fatal consequences, showcasing Carné's distinctive style and marking an important moment in French cinema history.
