Suite Française

5/22/20171h 43m

TV Release (US)

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

Overview:

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.

Director:

Saul Dibb

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$15,000,000.00

Revenue:

$9,104,716.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
world war ii
prisoner of war
forbidden love
french resistance
nazi occupation
german soldier
1940s

Cast

Michelle Williams

~ as ~

Lucille Angellier

Kristin Scott Thomas

~ as ~

Madame Angellier

Matthias Schoenaerts

~ as ~

Lieutenant Bruno Von Falk

Sam Riley

~ as ~

Benoit Labarie

Ruth Wilson

~ as ~

Madeleine Labarie

Heino Ferch

~ as ~

Major

Tom Schilling

~ as ~

Lieutenant Kurt Bonnet

Harriet Walter

~ as ~

Viscountess Montmort

Alexandra Maria Lara

~ as ~

Leah

Clare Holman

~ as ~

Marthe

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Reviews (1)

Reno
Written 9 year(s) ago
7
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