A Very Long Engagement

Storyline

Un long dimanche de fiançailles 2004

As World War I comes to an end, a young French woman named Mathilde is about to face her greatest battle. Mathilde learns that her fiancé Manech is one of five men condemned by a military court and sent to a neutral zone between the French and German armies, a place where almost certain death awaits. Refusing to accept that she has lost Manech forever, Mathilde embarks on an extraordinary journey to uncover his fate. Despite hearing conflicting accounts of how Manech spent his final days, she never gives up. With her cheerful demeanor and unwavering belief in the things that strengthen her hope, she ignores those who do not help her. As she gets closer to the truth about the five unfortunate soldiers and their brutal punishments, she bears witness to the horrors of war and the scars it leaves on the lives it touches.

Genre:
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Year:
2004
Country:
France, United States
IMDB:
7.6 - tt0344510
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Stars:
Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Jodie Foster