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La Fiancée qui venait du froid

1983 · 90 min Comedy Romance
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Paul is a playboy: a former girlfriend asks him to marry Zosia, a Polish girl, opponent of the regime of her country (it's 1981,December would see the state of siege in Poland and the arrest of many opponents) Paul hesitates but they told him so: it will be an unconsummated marriage and they will divorce shortly after. Against all odds, Paul, who is a happy-go-lucky guy, who does not care about politics,flies to Warsaw: Zosia is a gorgeous blonde, and during their honeymoon, he falls in love with her. But it's not that easy; back in Paris, Zosia is still a political activist whose friends look upon Paul as an intruder.

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Year 1983
Country France
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Charles Nemes
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs a romantic comedy on the clash between carefree hedonism and serious political dissent, using the marriage of convenience trope to explore personal awakening amid historical tension.

What lingers after the credits is the charming absurdity of love blossoming in the most calculated of arrangements, and the quiet question of whether personal happiness can ever be truly apolitical. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles Nemes

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With a glass of wine on a relaxed evening, perfect for a light, nostalgic romance with a pinch of political farce.

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