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The Night Is Dark and Colder Than the Day

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Between sleeping, waking and dreaming, we experience a collective dream of children who seem to be alone in this world -- alone with universal questions and fears for which they must find their own answers.

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Pramit Chatterjee Film Fugitives Feb 11
3/5
Despite not being violent or overly dramatic, [The Night is Dark and Colder than the Day] is certainly not for the faint of heart because it’ll compel you to reflect on if the kids of this world are doing alright. Go to Full Review Ethan Padgett Film Threat Feb 6
8/10
A fascinating look into the creative minds of children. For audiences, this is a chance to get in tune with their inner child for an uncanny experience. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Feb 6
4/5
Navigating fears, dreams and dark imaginings, it has a folkloric depth to it even as it seems acutely relevant to the present, to our changing world. Go to Full Review Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog 02/02/2025
2/4
The obvious point of comparison here is Michael Apted’s Seven Up series, and I spent a good portion of the film wondering why I have revisited Apted’s kids several times but lost interest pretty quickly in Friedrich’s. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christina Friedrich

Director

Celina Mund

Actor

Lee Becker

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Lukas Burghardt

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Diana Braun

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Diana Siebert

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Synopsis Between sleeping, waking and dreaming, we experience a collective dream of children who seem to be alone in this world -- alone with universal questions and fears for which they must find their own answers.
Director
Christina Friedrich
Producer
Christina Friedrich, Franz Liebig
Screenwriter
Christina Friedrich
Production Co
Madonnenwerk
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 23m