Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Cast: Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Marion Cotillard

Rating: M18

In 1919, Mathilde is 19 years old. Two years earlier, her fiancé Manech had gone to the front on the Somme. Like millions of others, he was "killed in action". It was written in black and white on the official notice. But Mathilde refuses to accept the obvious. If Manech had died, she would know for sure!

A very long engagement, is not only a powerful and moving story, but also a profound and rich visual universe. The settings, costumes and images are truly impressive, as well as the clever reconstruction of the first World War. Through Audrey Tautou's character, Jean-Pierre Jeunet highlights the role of women: wives, mothers or sisters, victims from the same war. Come and join us for this script-wise and visually interesting movie. 

134 mins

In French with English subtitles

France, 2004

Drama, historical, romance

   ★★★★★ L'Express 

 ★★★★★ Le Figaro

★★★★ Télérama

Group of 8 or more (friends, family, company, school...) can benefit from the AF members price by sending an email to rsvp@alliancefrancaise.org.sg. Please check the date of the screening before getting your tickets. Tickets are non refundable.