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Cast
Audrey Tautou
as Mathilde
Gaspard Ulliel
as Manech
Dominique Pinon
as Sylvain
Chantal Neuwirth
as Bénédicte
André Dussollier
as Pierre-Marie Rouvières
Ticky Holgado
as Germain Pire
Marion Cotillard
as Tina Lombardi
Dominique Bettenfeld
as Ange Bassignano
Jodie Foster
as Elodie Gordes
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Benjamin Gordes
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2004
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageFrench
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Romance, War
Votes1,353
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
WritersGuillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Very Long Engagement
About A Very Long Engagement
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.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, A Very Long Engagement leans on a strong ensemble — Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Dominique Pinon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2004.
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