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A Very Long Engagement

2004, Movie, 2h 13min

Near the end of World War I in France, five nearly hopeless men shoot themselves in order to escape the horror of the frontline trenches at the Somme. They are court-martialed under mysterious circumstances and as punishment, are pushed out of an allied trench into no-man's land, left alone to die a horrible death. The fiancee of one of the men, suddenly receives some information that leads her to believe her boyfriend might have somehow been able to escape his prescribed fate. She sets out on a painful and frustrating search for the truth, which also leads her to learn about the absurdity of war, the strangeness of secrecy, and the enduring passion and tenacity of the human heart. Based on the acclaimed novel by Sebastian Japrisot. Nominated for two Academy Awards! Starring Audrey Tatou (Amelie), Jodie Foster (Contact), Dominique Pinon (The Da Vinci Code, Amelie) and Tcheky Karyo (Taking Lives, The Patriot).

Country: France,United States

Director:

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Cast:

André Dussollier,

Jean-Pierre Darroussin,

Tchéky Karyo,

Dominique Pinon

Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

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...in the midst of his trademark brio, Jeunet invests this tall tale with a sharp reality.

Read full review at Empire

Kasper Løvborg

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Mystery and WWI drama, Jeunet-style.

5 years ago

Critic Kimberley Jones

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The elements are all here for something spectacular – and in brilliant bursts, Jeunet really gets it...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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...der er ligheder mellem Amélie og Mathilde så store, at man ikke undgår at tage sig i at sammenligne de to i mørket. Men heldigvis er Tautou stadig fremragende. Og En lang forlovelse er hendes film.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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A Very Long Engagement is a romantic war drama film directed by Joe Wright, based on the novel of the same name by Sebastian Japrisot. The story takes place during World War I and follows the journey of Mathilde Donnay (Audrey Tautou), whose fiancé Manech (Gaspard Ulliel) has been court-martialed and sentenced to death for intentionally injuring himself and four other soldiers. Mathilde is convinced that Manech is still alive and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about his fate. Along the way, she discovers secrets about the war, its absurdities, and the human heart's capacity for love and determination. Nominated for two Academy Awards, this film features an all-star cast including Audrey Tautou (Amélie), Jodie Foster (Contact), Dominique Pinon (The Da Vinci Code, Amelie), and Tcheky Karyo (Taking Lives, The Patriot). With stunning visuals, heart-wrenching performances, and a gripping narrative, A Very Long Engagement is a powerful tale of love, loss, and survival in the face of war's devastating impact.

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