The Eighth Day (Movie, 1996)
Original title: Le Huitième Jour
How does it make you feel?
In The Eighth Day movie, you'll witness the profound connection between two seemingly different souls, as they navigate the complexities of life and friendship with innocence and sincerity. The film evokes a poignant sense of love and acceptance, inviting viewers to reflect on the beauty of human connection amidst life's challenges.
After watching this, you'll feel a deep appreciation for the simple yet profound moments that shape our existence.
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Summary: 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. This weekend his children came by train to meet him, but Harry, working as always, forgot to pick them up. Neither his wife or his children want to see him again and he is driving around on the country roads, anguished and angry. He almost runs over Georges, on the run from the institution since everybody else went home with their parents except him, whose mother is dead. Harry tries to get rid of Georges but he won't leave his new friend. Eventually a special friendship forms between the two of them, a friendship which makes Harry a different person.
Genres: Drama
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Main Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou
Production Countries: Belgium, France, United Kingdom
Original Language: fr
Release Date: May 22, 1996
Rating: 7.346/10 (270 votes)