Suite Française

"Forced to host the enemy. Tormented by intruders. Tempted by desire."

Mar 13 2015 Not Rated 1h 47m
Drama, Romance, War

France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.

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Plot

France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier (Michelle Williams) is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law, Madame Angellier (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas), as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own houses. Lucile initially tries to ignore Lieutenant Bruno von Falk (Matthias Schoenaerts), the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.

Written by

Saul Dibb, Matt Charman, Irène Némirovsky

Directed by

Saul Dibb

Cast

Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, Margot Robbie

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Canada, Belgium

Production Companies

Entertainment One, Canal+, SCOPE Pictures, TF1 Droits Audiovisuels

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 4 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
30,059
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA