The Eighth Day

SYNOPSIS

Harry is a normal guy. Very normal. He finds Georges on the road. “Me mongol”, says Georges. Harry wants to take Georges back to his home. He cannot get rid of him. He grows fond of him. These two people whom everything sets apart will become inseparable. Things will not be the same anymore. Luckily for Harry !

Informations

Directors

Jaco Van Dormael

main actors

Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou

Release date

16/05/1996

Productor

Pan-Européenne

French Distributor

Polygram

International sales

Polygram international

Price

Official selections 1996

  • Cannes – Award for Best Actor / Daniel Auteuil and Pascal Duquenne
  • Joseph Plateau price – Best Belgian film, Best director, Best actor Pascal Duquenne, best popular movie

Official selections 1997

  • César – Nominee / best actor Daniel Auteuil
  • Golden Globes – Nominee / best foreign film
  • Light of Paris 97 – Best actor Daniel Auteuil