The Eighth Day Released 1996-05-22 is a story that falls under the Drama category. Movie Story "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.".
Stars:
Daniel Auteuil,
Pascal Duquenne,
Miou-Miou,
Henri Garcin,
Isabelle Sadoyan,
Fabienne Loriaux,
Juliette Van Dormael,
Sabrina Leurquin,
Dieudonné Kabongo,
Michele Maes,
Alice van Dormael,
Marie-Pierre Meinzel,
Laszlo Harmati,
Dominique Lecat,
Roland De Pauw,
Jo De Backer,
Lotfi Yahya Jedidi,
André Simon,
Monique Florin,
Jean Bollery,
Jean-Henri Compère,
Dominic Gould,
Josse De Pauw,
Alexandre von Sivers,
Christian Hecq,
Saleem Ebrahim,
Rémy Julienne,
Didier De Neck,
Pierre Godeau,
Marie Godeau
Director:
Jaco Van Dormael,
Jaco Van Dormael,
Pierre van Dormael,
Bruno Tarrière,
Walther van den Ende,
Dominique Warnier,
Susana Rossberg,
Hubert Pouille,
Yan Tax,
Renaud Alcalde,
André Fonsny,
Kaatje Van Damme,
François Groult,
Rémy Julienne,
Philippe Godeau
The Eighth Day is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Drama film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!