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The Books and the Night

The Books and the Night

The memory. That coin which is not never the same.

A dramatized approach to the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) through the recreation of some of his works and the staging of various aspects of his thought and his life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Los libros y la noche
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2000-04-27
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Canal+ España, INCAA, Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM)
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1323
  • Languages: Spanish

Cast & Crew

Walter Santa Ana

Walter Santa Ana

as Jorge Luis Borges

Lorenzo Quinteros

Lorenzo Quinteros

as Bible Seller

Héctor Alterio

Héctor Alterio

as Man from the Future

Leonardo Sbaraglia

Leonardo Sbaraglia

as Young Borges

Lucas de Diego

Lucas de Diego

as Younger Borges

Matías Fernández Madrid

Matías Fernández Madrid

as Borges' Father

Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges

as Himself (archive footage)

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

poettaleargentinadocudramajorge luis borgesessay writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Books and the Night?

The Books and the Night is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2000-04-27.

Who are the main actors in The Books and the Night?

The main cast includes Walter Santa Ana, Lorenzo Quinteros, Héctor Alterio, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Lucas de Diego, .

Where can I watch The Books and the Night online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Books and the Night is available.

Is The Books and the Night based on a true story?

The memory. That coin which is not never the same.

What is the IMDb rating of The Books and the Night?

The Books and the Night has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Books and the Night?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Books and the Night?

The soundtrack was composed by Canal+ España, INCAA, Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM). You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Books and the Night filmed?

The Books and the Night was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Books and the Night?

The total runtime of The Books and the Night is 82 minutes.

Is The Books and the Night suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Books and the Night?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Books and the Night.

Does The Books and the Night have a post-credit scene?

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