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A Very Long Engagement

2004 · 133 min Drama Romance War
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Un long dimanche de fiançailles
Year 2004
Country France, United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance, War
Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Runtime 133 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (1305 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou

Mathilde

Gaspard Ulliel

Gaspard Ulliel

Manech

Dominique Pinon

Dominique Pinon

Sylvain

Chantal Neuwirth

Chantal Neuwirth

Bénédicte

André Dussollier

André Dussollier

Pierre-Marie Rouvières

Ticky Holgado

Ticky Holgado

Germain Pire

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Tina Lombardi

Dominique Bettenfeld

Dominique Bettenfeld

Ange Bassignano

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Elodie Gordes

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Benjamin Gordes

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