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Feature film — 2013

Before the Winter Chill (2013)

5.91h 43mDrama

They are the perfect French haute bourgeois couple: Paul is a respected surgeon and Lucie cooks and gardens exquisitely. But now, in the autumn of his life, Paul can’t resist the lure of an ambiguous and dangerous relationship with a mysterious young woman. Might there be something sinister behind the roses delivered to his office and the “chance” meetings?

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A high-signal pick with 83 votes.

Les Films du 24 / Samsa Film / TF1 Droits Audiovisuels / Canal+ / France 3 Cinéma

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Director: Philippe Claudel

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Cast & crew

Daniel Auteuil as Paul

Daniel Auteuil

Paul

Kristin Scott Thomas as Lucie

Kristin Scott Thomas

Lucie

Leïla Bekhti as Lou

Leïla Bekhti

Lou

Richard Berry as Gérard

Richard Berry

Gérard

Vicky Krieps as Caroline

Vicky Krieps

Caroline

Jérôme Varanfrain as Victor

Jérôme Varanfrain

Victor

Laure Killing as Mathilde

Laure Killing

Mathilde

Anne Metzler as Zoé Gassard

Anne Metzler

Zoé Gassard

Laurent Claret as Denis, le directeur de la clinique

Laurent Claret

Denis, le directeur de la clinique

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Annette Schlechter

Mme Malek

Jean-François Wolff as Commandant Xavier Garin

Jean-François Wolff

Commandant Xavier Garin

Joël Delsaut as Capitaine Thierry Weiler

Joël Delsaut

Capitaine Thierry Weiler

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