The Eighth Day (1996)
What a difference a day makes…
1996 · NR · 1h 58m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Georges has Down syndrome, living at a mental-institution, Harry is a busy businessman, giving lectures for young aspiring salesmen. He is successful in his business life, but his social life is a disaster since his wife left him and took their two children with her.
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Writers: Jaco Van Dormael
Music by: Pierre van Dormael
Cinematography: Walther van den Ende
Editor: Susana Rossberg
Rated 7.3/10 by 317 viewers
Cast
Daniel Auteuil as HarryPascal Duquenne as GeorgesMiou-Miou as JulieHenri Garcin as Bank managerIsabelle Sadoyan as Georges' MotherFabienne Loriaux as Fabienne, Georges's sisterJuliette Van Dormael as JulietteSabrina Leurquin as Snack waitressDieudonné Kabongo as DustmanMichele Maes as NathalieAlice van Dormael as AliceMarie-Pierre Meinzel as Shoe store saleswomanMore like this
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