The marriage between Gabrielle and Jean begins to fray after the discovery of a letter that belongs to Gabrielle.
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- 3 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast
| Isabelle Huppert | ... |
Gabrielle Hervey
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| Pascal Greggory | ... |
Jean Hervey
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| Claudia Coli | ... |
Yvonne
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| Thierry Hancisse | ... |
The Editor-in-Chief
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| Chantal Neuwirth | ... |
Madeleine
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| Thierry Fortineau | ... |
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Louise Vincent | ... |
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Clément Hervieu-Léger | ... |
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| Nicolas Moreau | ... |
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| Rinaldo Rocco | ... |
The Consul
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Xavier Lafitte | ... |
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Maï David | ... |
Maid
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| Jeanne Herry | ... |
Maid
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Aude Léger | ... |
Maid
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Raina Kabaivanska | ... |
La cantatrice
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| Florent Bigot de Nesles | ... |
Invité (uncredited)
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Philippe Calvario | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Patrice Chéreau | ||
Written by
| Patrice Chéreau | ... | (written by) & |
| Anne-Louise Trividic | ... | (written by) |
| Joseph Conrad | ... | (novel "The Return") |
Produced by
| Patrice Chéreau | ... | producer |
| Ferdinanda Frangipane | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Nadermann | ... | co-producer |
| Joseph Strub | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Fabio Vacchi | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric Gautier | ||
Editing by
| François Gédigier | ||
Editorial Department
| Miguel Bejo | ... | telecine dailies colorist |
| Guerric Catala | ... | assistant editor |
| Nicolas Criqui | ... | digital conformation |
| Beatrice Herminie | ... | assistant editor |
| Isabelle Julien | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Pascale Béraud | ||
| Mirta Guarnaschelli | ||
Production Design by
| Olivier Radot | ||
Art Direction by
| Frédéric Bénard | ||
Costume Design by
| Caroline de Vivaise | ||
Makeup Department
| Anny Arguedas | ... | hair stylist |
| Fabienne Bressan | ... | key hair stylist |
| Marianne Collette | ... | hair stylist |
| Myriam Kimas | ... | hair stylist |
| Thi Thanh Tu Nguyen | ... | key makeup artist |
| Patricia Planche | ... | hair stylist |
| Lydia Pujols | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean-Christophe Roger | ... | additional makeup artist |
Production Management
| Serge Catoire | ... | production manager |
| Eric Chabot | ... | unit production manager |
| Philippe Guiheneuf | ... | unit production manager |
| Cyril Muscat | ... | assistant production manager / assistant unit manager |
| Christophe Perrier-Léonard | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Antoine Garceau | ... | first assistant director |
| Yannick Haennel | ... | assistant director |
| Marie Weinberger | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Philippe Auclaire | ... | construction manager |
| Jean-René Coulon | ... | property master |
| Baptiste Magis | ... | infographist |
Sound Department
| Jacques Descomps | ... | recorder |
| Olivier Dô Hùu | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Judith Guittier | ... | assistant foley artist |
| Benoît Hillebrant | ... | sound editor |
| Alain Lévy | ... | post synchronization |
| Laurent Lévy | ... | foley artist |
| Guillaume Sciama | ... | sound |
| Seppe van Groeningen | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Sarah Moreau | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Laurence Vidot | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Néwine Behi | ... | first assistant camera |
| François Berroir | ... | gaffer |
| Bernard Brégier | ... | key grip |
| Julien Buffard | ... | electrician |
| Philippe Canu | ... | electrician |
| Claire Nicol | ... | second assistant camera |
| Luc Roux | ... | still photographer |
| Serge Thurot | ... | electrician |
| François-Xavier Walter | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandrine Alpha | ... | costume maker |
| Marie Bouvier | ... | costumes |
| Hélène Kurant | ... | key costumer |
| Alessandro Lai | ... | costumer: Rome |
| Brigitte Laléouse | ... | costumes |
| Diane Wren | ... | costumer: London |
Location Management
| Christophe Masson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Engjellushe Bace | ... | musician: violin |
| Luca Franzetti | ... | musician: violincello |
| Claire Gibault | ... | conductor |
| Luca Marcossi | ... | musician: piano |
| Vittorio Rabagliati | ... | musician: piano |
| Pavel Vernikov | ... | musician: violin solo |
Script and Continuity Department
| Suzanne Durrenberger | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Pierre Amiand | ... | production administrator |
| Richard Lormand | ... | publicist: international |
| Stéphane Riveron | ... | production assistant |
| Bachir Sareh | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Azor Films (presents)
- Arte France Cinéma (co-production)
- StudioCanal (co-production)
- Love Streams Productions (co-production)
- Albachiara (co-production)
- Network Movie Film-und Fernsehproduktion (co-production)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (participation)
- Canal+ (participation)
- arte France Développement (participation)
- Eurimages (support)
- La Région Île-de-France (support)
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union (support)
Distributors
- StudioCanal International (2005) (World-wide) (sales)
- Mars Distribution (2005) (France) (theatrical)
- 1More Film (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Artificial Eye (2006) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Concorde Filmverleih (2006) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Frenetic Films (2006) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (2005) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (2005) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Wellspring Media (2006) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Arte Vidéo (2006) (France) (DVD) (special edition)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Éditions Gallimard (book publisher)
- Ricordi (music publisher)
Storyline
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Paris shortly before World War I. Wealthy and self-satisfied, Jean Hervey is returning home from work, describing life with his wife of 10 years, Gabrielle; he values her as impassive and stolid. However, that day she's gone, leaving a letter that she's joining a man she loves. Jean is devastated, but within minutes she's returned, telling him that her resolve has failed. Over the next two days, he questions, demands, begs, and parries with her: why did she leave, why did she return, does she love him, did she ever love him, who is her lover, is she passionate with her lover? She's calm as alabaster, reserved. Is she in danger? When she makes an offer, how will he respond?
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