Break of Day
1980, French. Directed by Jacques Demy.
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A writer in her fifties spends the summer in her Saint-Tropez home, tending to her garden and animals while reflecting on her past. As nature thrives around her, a handsome young man and a restless woman draw near, bringing the uncertainties of desire and romance. Adapted from Colette's quasi-autobiographical novel.
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 November 1980
- Original title
- La Naissance du jour
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Demy
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What Break of Day is based on
Break of Day is based on Break of Day (1928) by Colette.
1928
Break of Day
By Colette
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Break of Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked Break of Day, try Home by Spring, Prescription for Love, The Hunchback.
Who directed Break of Day?
Break of Day (1980) was directed by Jacques Demy and stars Danièle Delorme, Dominique Sanda, Jean Sorel.
What is Break of Day based on?
Break of Day is based on Break of Day (1928) by Colette.