Cineuropa - Feature Films - The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

international title: The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

original title: Le premier jour du reste de ta vie

country: France

year: 2008

genre: fiction

directed by: Rémi Bezançon

release date: FR 23/07/2008, BE 06/08/2008, NL 26/02/2009, DE 23/04/2009

screenplay: Rémi Bezançon

cast: Jacques Gamblin, Zabou Breitman, Déborah François, Marc-André Grondin, Pio Marmaï

cinematography by: Antoine Monod

film editing: Sophie Reine

art director: Maamar Ech-Cheikh

costumes designer: Marie-Laure Lasson

music: Sinclair

producer: Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer, Isabelle Grellat

production: Mandarin Cinema, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma

distributor: StudioCanal, Cinéart (BE), Kinowelt (DE)

synopsis

The film recounts five decisive days in the life of a family of five, five particularly significant days when nothing will ever be the same the following day.

main awards/selection

César 2009
Best Male Newcomer (Marc-André Grondin)
Best Female Newcomer (Déborah François)
Best Editing


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