Suite Française (2015)

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

Suite Française (2015) poster

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.

Director: Saul Dibb
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat, Rael Jones
Cinematography: Eduard Grau
Editing: Chris Dickens
Production: TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, SCOPE Pictures, Canal+, Entertainment One
Country: Belgium, Canada, France
Language: English, Deutsch
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty

Keywords

based on novel or book, world war ii, prisoner of war, forbidden love, french resistance, nazi occupation, german soldier, 1940s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suite Française about?
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.
Who directed Suite Française?
Suite Française was directed by Saul Dibb.
Who stars in Suite Française?
Suite Française stars Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, Matthias Schoenaerts, Sam Riley, Ruth Wilson, Heino Ferch.
How long is Suite Française?
Suite Française has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Suite Française?
Suite Française is a Drama, Romance, War film.
What is the budget of Suite Française?
Suite Française had a budget of $15M.
How much did Suite Française gross?
Suite Française grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was Suite Française produced?
Suite Française was produced in Belgium, Canada, France.
What are the themes of Suite Française?
The themes of Suite Française include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.