Belgium / France 2005, French with English subtitles, 35mm, 102 min
Director: Yvan Le Moine
Screenplay : Yvan Le Moine
Cinematography: Danny Elsen
Cast: Philippe Nahon, Alain Moraïda, Ornella Muti, Hanna Schygulla
Print Source: A.A. Les Films
Moine's historical drama is liberally adapted from Michel Tournier's novel of the same name. Shot on the gorgeous island of Reunion , Friday or Another Day takes a revisionist look at the Robinson Crusoe story.
It is 1759 and an actor, Philippe de Nohan, is the only survivor of a shipwreck. Finding himself on the beautiful, seemingly uninhabited island, Phillipe makes friends with a dog, and appoints himself governor of the island.
When Phillipe saves a man from being killed, the man takes on the role of Phillipe's slave. Phillipe's interaction with Friday (named for the day he was saved) forces him to confront his assumptions about race and cultural difference. At the same time, the revolution in his emotions and thinking are a reflection of the events that would take place in France thirty years later. Beautifully shot and with a fine central performance, this is a remarkable and daring film filled with intrigue and epiphany. stories coincide and relate to broader, political events. Complex, charming and intelligent this is a film with universal appeal. Screening in two parts.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
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