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Suite Française

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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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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Bertie Archer One Room With A View Not a classic, though a welcome addition to the genre. Rated: 3/5 May 14, 2019 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Erie C I live for movies like this! And this is brilliant, poignant , perfectly directed, and profoundly well acted. Of course, it is sat in the most dramatic period of history… World War II, but it succeeds in deserving its place among great films from that period .. Top recommendation! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Herbert F Interesting story. Well acted and photographed. Available on Kanopy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review jelisije j A nice stereotypical love war story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Es una película romántica muy agradable, pero que también muestra los horrores de la guerra; la trama es muy buena y las actuaciones de Michelle Williams y Matthias Schoenaerts son excelentes; es muy recomendable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Xavier Marchand, Romain Bremond, Michael Kuhn, Andrea Cornwell
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
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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