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La fonte des neiges

2004Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

When the friend who was visiting them suddenly dies, an unremarkable couple is forced to take in his young pregnant wife of Russian origin.

Feels like

  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Family Secrets
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • European Cinema
  • Social Commentary
  • Intimate
  • Mysterious

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Laurent Jaoui
Written by
Alexander Adabashyan
Produced by
Frantz Richard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 2004 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released
January 4, 2004
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is La fonte des neiges worth watching?"

Questions about La fonte des neiges

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is La fonte des neiges worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.1).

Is La fonte des neiges plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is La fonte des neiges in English?

French

No, it was made in French.