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Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004) -- "A Very Long Engagement" tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fianc�e, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War One.
Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004) -- "A Very Long Engagement" tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fianc�e, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War One.
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Release Date:
27 October 2004 (Belgium) more
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Never let go
Plot:
Tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fiancé, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War One. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 21 nominations more
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(23 articles)
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Pleasant, visually satisfying. more (202 total)

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A Very Long Engagement (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
Amor eterno (Argentina) (Chile) (Venezuela) [es]
Mathilde - Eine große Liebe (Austria) (Germany) [de]
En långvarig förlovning (Sweden) [sv]
En lang forlovelse (Denmark) [da]
Eterno Amor (Brazil) [pt]
Kayip nisanli (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Largo domingo de noviazgo (Spain) [es]
Oi ateleiotoi arravones (Greece) [el]
Pitkät kihlajaiset (Finland) [fi]
Una lunga domenica di passioni (Italy) [it]
Väga pikk kihlus (Estonia) [et]
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Rated R for violence and sexuality.
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133 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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A Paris court ruling prevented the movie from receiving State financial aid reserved to French movie production companies because it was produced by a company owned by Warner Bros., hence not a French company. more
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Continuity: In a dream sequence, the main character is seen dangling from the top deck of the lighthouse which in encircled by a steel railing. In a scene moments later, the two main characters are seen running around the top deck of the lighthouse which now has a solid white wall around the deck. more
Quotes:
Narrator: Mathilde leans back against her chair, folds her hands in her lap, and looks at him. In the sweetness of the air, in the light of the garden, Mathilde looks at him. She looks at him... She looks at him... more
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References MASH (1970) more
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Peer Gynt: Suite Number 1, Opus 46 more

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55 out of 62 people found the following comment useful.
Pleasant, visually satisfying., 22 November 2004

Dazzling, never before have I seen such a visually pleasing picture. Jeunet has mastered the film medium giving 'A Very Long Engagement' a unique and fairy tale like visual style. Though rushed, the fantasy romance that Jeunet paints through flashbacks is inspiring. The graphic World War I trenches, provide an excellent contrast to the simple but charming mystery that Mathilde embarks on through the film.

Although Jeunet relies heavily on Audrey Tautou's performance, it is ultimately his one of a kind visual style that emotionally ties the viewer. This said, the latter portion of 'Long Engagement' feels very rushed and isn't treated to the same elegance that so well defines the first half. There are moments in the film where the visuals far overshadow the emotional intensity intended for the scene. This is perhaps 'Long Engagements' only fault, as it becomes unbalanced. The stylized and even cartoonish artistic direction that Jeunet leans to, although brilliant seems I'll fit for this wartime drama. Even so, 'A Very Long Engagement' comes off genuine and it's mix of fantasy romance and war will let you leave the theater fulfilled.

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