

Before the Winter Chill
2013-11-26 · 103 min · ★ 5.9
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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- Directors
- Philippe Claudel
- Production companies
- Les Films du 24, Samsa Film, TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, Canal+, France 3 Cinéma
- Countries
- France, Luxembourg
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Daniel AuteuilPaul
Kristin Scott ThomasLucie
Leïla BekhtiLou
Richard BerryGérard
Vicky KriepsCaroline
Jérôme VaranfrainVictor
Laure KillingMathilde
Anne MetzlerZoé Gassard
Laurent ClaretDenis, le directeur de la clinique
Jean-François WolffCommandant Xavier Garin
Joël DelsautCapitaine Thierry Weiler
Jacqueline GhayeJuliette
Pascale Noe AdamAnouk
Lucie DebayAmie de LouTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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