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There Were Days... and Moons 1990

★ 6.328 votes117 min📅 1990-04-11

Claude Lelouch's 1990 drama-comedy masterpiece There Were Days... and Moons explores how the invisible forces of time and destiny shape human lives.

Director: Claude Lelouch

Cast

Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin
Le camionneur
Annie Girardot
Annie Girardot
La femme seule
Patrick Chesnais
Patrick Chesnais
Le docteur
Marie-Sophie L.
Marie-Sophie L.
Sophie
Vincent Lindon
Vincent Lindon
Sylvain, le gérant de l'auberge
Salomé Lelouch
Salomé Lelouch
Salomé, La fille de Sylvain
Philippe Léotard
Philippe Léotard
Le chanteur abandonné
Gérard Darmon
Gérard Darmon
Le motard lunatique
Paul Préboist
Paul Préboist
Le retraité qui sait tout
Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani
Le père de Sophie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Were Days... and Moons (1990) about?

This 1990 drama-comedy by Claude Lelouch follows characters whose lives intersect through moments of love, conflict, and reflection. As time passes, their choices lead them toward unexpected confrontations and emotional reckonings.

Who directed There Were Days... and Moons?

Claude Lelouch, the acclaimed French filmmaker known for his emotionally rich storytelling and innovative narrative techniques, directed the film.

Who stars in There Were Days... and Moons?

The film features Gérard Lanvin, Annie Girardot, Patrick Chesnais, Salomé Lelouch, and Vincent Lindon in pivotal roles.

Is There Were Days... and Moons (1990) worth watching?

While it sports no IMDb rating, this drama-comedy offers a thought-provoking blend of tragedy and humor. Fans of character-driven films and Lelouch's signature style will find it compelling and emotionally resonant.

How long is There Were Days... and Moons?

The movie runs for 117 minutes, unfolding its interconnected stories with deliberate pacing.

About There Were Days... and Moons (1990) — A Lelouch Drama Where Time Shapes Destiny

Claude Lelouch's 1990 drama-comedy masterpiece There Were Days... and Moons explores how the invisible forces of time and destiny shape human lives. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, the film traces the emotional journeys of its characters as they navigate love, loss, and fate against the backdrop of everyday chaos.

With a tone that blends poetic melancholy and sharp wit, Lelouch crafts a modern tragedy where every decision seems to pull the characters closer to alienation and confrontation. Gérard Lanvin, Annie Girardot, and Patrick Chesnais deliver standout performances, grounding the film's grand themes in deeply human stories. Whether you're drawn to its philosophical depth or its emotional rawness, There Were Days... and Moons (1990) lingers long after the credits roll.