Directed by Céline Rouzet and co-written with William Martin, Waiting for Night features Mathias Legoût Hammond, Céleste Brunnquell, and Élodie Bouchez. This fantasy drama, released in theaters on June 5, 2024, will be available on Disney+ on November 7, 2025.
Philémon, a teenager unlike any other, tries to blend into an ordinary suburban life. But he hides a vital secret: he must drink human blood to survive. When he falls in love with his neighbor Camila, his equilibrium collapses and his identity is in danger of being revealed.
Through this story, Céline Rouzet tackles the themes of difference and adolescence in a suburban setting that is unexpected for a vampire film. Between realism and the supernatural, the work highlights the fragility of the transition to adulthood from a unique angle.
The film, produced by Avenue B Productions and distributed by Tandem, marks Céline Rouzet's first feature film. Her intimate approach to fantasy focuses on emotion and sensory staging. The setting of the suburban neighborhood reinforces the contrast between everyday life and latent horror. The lighting and soundtrack contribute to a gentle and disturbing atmosphere.
Aimed at a wide audience, Waiting for Night appeals to fans of drama and fantasy films. The melancholic tone and restrained tension evoke works such as Let Me In and Morse, while offering a contemporary French take on the vampire myth.
Waiting for Nightfall
Film | 2024
On Disney+ November 7, 2025
Fantasy drama | Running time: 1h41
By Céline Rouzet | Starring Mathias Legoût Hammond, Céleste Brunnquell, Élodie Bouchez
Original title: En attendant la nuit
Nationality: France
Available on Disney+ starting November 7, 2025, this fantasy drama continues its life after its theatrical release in 2024, confirming the promising talent of Céline Rouzet.
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