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Cast
Emmanuelle Béart
as Pauline Pommerel
Charles Berling
as Jean Barnery
Isabelle Huppert
as Nathalie Barnery
Olivier Perrier
as Philippe Pommerel
Dominique Reymond
as Julie Desca
André Marcon
as Paul Desca
Alexandra London
as Louise Desca
Julie Depardieu
as Marcelle
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
as Arthur Pommerel
Mia Hansen-Løve
as Aline
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes31
DirectorOlivier Assayas
WritersOlivier Assayas, Jacques Fieschi
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSentimental Destinies
About Sentimental Destinies
In late nineteenth century Charante, Protestant minister Jean Barnery causes local disquiet when he arranges a separation from his obsessive wife. He and his lover keep their love strong as the world changes around them.
Directed by Olivier Assayas, Sentimental Destinies leans on a strong ensemble — Emmanuelle Béart, Charles Berling, Isabelle Huppert — 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 2000.
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