When Night Falls
Originally released in 1985. When Night Falls is a drama film. directed by Eitan Green.
Starring Orna Porat, Assi Dayan, and Yosef Millo
Synopsis
Giora (Assi Dayan) runs a bar and dreams of opening a restaurant. He has made a mess of his life — his marriage is in trouble, since he is pathologically cheating on his wife; his parents (Yosef Millo and Orna Porat) have separated; and his father arrives for an extended visit from Nahariya. Giora spends time with his army buddies, recalling their experiences during the War in Lebanon. His father is undergoing a major life crisis and finds both the loneliness of the city and his son's lifestyle unappealing. As a non-Jew in a Jewish society, he feels estranged, an outsider who has never been able to adapt, and contemplates suicide. Eventually, Giora's parents decide to attempt a reconciliation, until tragedy strikes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$376K
Production budget
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
- Budget
- $376,000
Production Companies
- Tom Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Night Falls about?
Giora (Assi Dayan) runs a bar and dreams of opening a restaurant. He has made a mess of his life — his marriage is in trouble, since he is pathologically cheating on his wife; his parents (Yosef ...
Who directed When Night Falls?
When Night Falls was directed by Eitan Green.
How long is When Night Falls?
When Night Falls has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was When Night Falls released?
When Night Falls was released on January 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Night Falls?
The main cast of When Night Falls includes Orna Porat, Assi Dayan, Yosef Millo, Dani Roth, Haya Pik-Pardo.