Depuis le Jour
May 27, 1987 · 5m
Director
Derek JarmanOverview
Derek Jarman's interpretation of the aria 'Depuis le jour' from the final act of Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise (1900) features Aimée Delamain as an aging opera singer taking her final bow and recalling a love affair from her youth. As the aria goes: 'Et je tremble délicieusement au souvenir charmant du premier jour d'amour! (And I tremble deliciously at the delightful memory of the first day of love!)' – Her reveries feature Tilda Swinton and Spencer Leigh wandering around the topiaries of Swinton's family garden and at various seaside locations. The film was made for Aria (1987), the portmanteau project of producer Don Boyd who invited ten directors to create short films set to operatic arias of their choice. The particular performance used in Depuis le jour is by esteemed African-American soprano Leontyne Price.
Cast of Depuis le Jour
Crew of Depuis le Jour
About Depuis le Jour
What is Depuis le Jour about?
Derek Jarman's interpretation of the aria 'Depuis le jour' from the final act of Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise (1900) features Aimée Delamain as an aging opera singer taking her final bow and recalling a love affair from her youth. As the aria goes: 'Et je tremble délicieusement au souvenir charmant du premier jour d'amour! (And I tremble deliciously at the delightful memory of the first…
When was Depuis le Jour released?
Depuis le Jour was released on May 27, 1987.
How long is Depuis le Jour?
Depuis le Jour runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Depuis le Jour?
Depuis le Jour was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who is in the cast of Depuis le Jour?
The cast of Depuis le Jour includes Tilda Swinton, Aimée Delamain and Spencer Leigh.