Movie

The Books and the Night

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

★ 6.4(5)20001h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Tristán Bauer
Release date: 2000-04-27
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Argentina
Studio: Canal+ España

About The Books and the Night

The Books and the Night is a 2000 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Tristán Bauer, starring Walter Santa Ana, Lorenzo Quinteros and Héctor Alterio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Books and the Night in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Walter Santa Ana

Jorge Luis Borges

Lorenzo Quinteros

Bible Seller

Héctor Alterio

Man from the Future

Leonardo Sbaraglia

Young Borges

Lucas de Diego

Younger Borges

Matías Fernández Madrid

Borges' Father

Jorge Luis Borges

Himself (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

poettaleargentinadocudramajorge luis borgesessay writer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Books and the Night in Mexico?+

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Is The Books and the Night on Netflix?+

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How long is The Books and the Night?+

The Books and the Night has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Books and the Night?+

The Books and the Night stars Walter Santa Ana, Lorenzo Quinteros, Héctor Alterio, Leonardo Sbaraglia and Lucas de Diego.

When did The Books and the Night come out?+

The Books and the Night is a 2000 movie directed by Tristán Bauer.

What genre is The Books and the Night?+

The Books and the Night is Documentary film.

Who directed The Books and the Night?+

The Books and the Night was directed by Tristán Bauer.