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7.3/10 • 1.1K

2015-03-121h 43m

DramaRomanceWar

Forced to host the enemy. Tormented by intruders. Tempted by desire.

France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.

Directors
Saul Dibb
Writters
Matt Charman, Saul Dibb
Editors
Chris Dickens

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  1. Michelle Williams

    Michelle Williams

    Lucille Angellier

  2. Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Madame Angellier

  3. Matthias Schoenaerts

    Matthias Schoenaerts

    Lieutenant Bruno Von Falk

  4. Sam Riley

    Sam Riley

    Benoit Labarie

  5. Ruth Wilson

    Ruth Wilson

    Madeleine Labarie

  6. Heino Ferch

    Heino Ferch

    Major

  7. Tom Schilling

    Tom Schilling

    Lieutenant Kurt Bonnet

  8. Harriet Walter

    Harriet Walter

    Viscountess Montmort

  9. Alexandra Maria Lara

    Alexandra Maria Lara

    Leah

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Reno

Dec 4, 2016

7/10

The two nations fighting each other, but not these two... A romance-drama that's set in the backdrop of the world war two. It tells the story of a young wife whose husband fighting Germans during the 1940s war. When her village was taken control by the Nazi army, an officer was assigned to stay in her house. He's not like the other German soldiers, they both unexpectedly fall in love, despite all the troubles around. An affair to keep hidden from everyone, though it was the beneficial in a way to those who are suffering. Practically impossible to keep it going, so how long and how it lasts follows in the remaining parts. A completely different kind of the world war two drama I have ever seen. Not easy to accept, since we know how that war was fought. But it was really a good take, something softer and romantic side. Michelle Williams and Matthias Schoenaerts were too good in their respective roles. Well made film with the beautiful cinematography and music, especially the direction. This film's special was its original source. That's an interesting story than this film. It was based on the book that published in 2004, but the manuscript was over 50 years old which was written during pre WWII. There are some tense moments, as well as romantically appeals, but the war influences all those to shape up the entire film. Surprised, because it was better than my anticipation. Only the end should have been improved. Like they concluded it by oral declaration, I would have liked them in the pictures, even it extends for another 15 or more minutes. Not recommended for everyone, but also not bad to try by everyone. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000.00
Revenue
$9,104,716.00
Keywords
based on novel or bookworld war iiprisoner of warforbidden lovefrench resistancenazi occupationgerman soldier1940s