Suite Française

2014

1 hr. 47 min.

History

Drama

Romance

War

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76%

45 Reviews

Tomatometer

69%

1,000+ Ratings

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Her husband away at war, a lonely Frenchwoman (Michelle Williams) begins a tentative romance with the refined German soldier (Matthias Schoenaerts) who has taken up residence in her mother-in-law's house.

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Critics Consensus

Suite Française takes an understated approach to its period romance, which -- along with strong performances from a talented cast -- pays absorbing dividends.

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Harry N

I thoroughly enjoy the movie on several level. The comings and goings of the German occupation of Bussy were far more realiistic than most movies of the genre. The acting was superb. And the relationships gripping. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't let the numbers in the rating turn you away. I thinkt hat too many just wanted more guts and blood. That's not the. It's a romance, in many ways wrapped around a bit of history and a touch of man's inhumanity to man.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Herbert F

Interesting story. Well acted and photographed. Available on Kanopy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Mikaela S

My favorite war/love story movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/22

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jelisije j

A nice stereotypical love war story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Loved the haunting nature of this film. There was just enough character development to create a connection but not so much that it was drudgery. Many actors struggle to find sweet spot with subtle acting that still allows for deep emotional undertones, and I am happy to say this was not an issue in this film. I found it captivating while yes, at times, hard to watch due to the obvious war theme. The reality of the dark historical backdrop was critical to allowing a natural contrast to present with sweet yet doomed romance. And was it really doomed given the ending? It depends on our definition of what this love's success was. This stuck with me for days after watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/22

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Serge L

The reality is more complex than films, american films in particular. This story being written by a jew during the very war it depicts is like an hopeful message against wars by contrasting the love between enemies and the hate inside your own group(s). It actually works on both sides.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/22

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Saul Dibb

Director

Michelle Williams

Lucile Angellier

Matthias Schoenaerts

Bruno von Falk

Kristin Scott Thomas

Madame Angellier

Sam Riley

Benoit

Ruth Wilson

Madeleine

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Geoff Pevere

Globe and Mail

A sturdy enough but ultimately overpolite entry into the classic wartime women's melodrama, in which war's impact on the lonely heart is nearly as devastating as the havoc wreaked on limb and landscape.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 3, 2015

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Liz Braun

Toronto Sun

What could be all-too-familiar here is mostly fresh and engaging, thanks to understated storytelling and a great cast.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 2, 2015

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Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

As doomed wartime romances go, the film doesn't offer anything particularly original. But with palpable tension and poignancy, Suite Francaise is fine filmmaking well worth watching.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 2, 2015

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Bertie Archer

One Room With A View

Not a classic, though a welcome addition to the genre.

Rated: 3/5

May 14, 2019

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Lucy Popescu

CineVue

Eduard Grau's cinematography, terrific performances all round, in particular the simmering chemistry between Schoenaerts and Williams, should ensure Suite Française's success as well as adding to Némirovsky's fan base.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 4, 2019

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Rosalynn Try-Hane

Battle Royale With Cheese

A note perfect glimpse of life in occupied France during the Second World War: the horrors, desperation and love that grows from a shared passion of music.

Aug 22, 2018

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Synopsis

Her husband away at war, a lonely Frenchwoman (Michelle Williams) begins a tentative romance with the refined German soldier (Matthias Schoenaerts) who has taken up residence in her mother-in-law's house.

Director: Saul Dibb
Executive Producer: Charles Layton, Christine Langan, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Lev Blavatnik
Screenwriter: Matt Charman, Saul Dibb
Production Co: Alliance, Scope Pictures, Qwerty Films
Genre: History, Drama, Romance, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2017
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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