description Suite française Overview
Suite Française portrays a relationship that develops between a French woman and a German soldier within rural France during the initial phase of Nazi occupation. Filmed in France and Belgium, the drama adapts Irène Némirovsky’s novel about this wartime romance set against the backdrop of World War II. The film received an Emmy nomination for its musical score.
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info Suite française Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2015 |
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What is Suite Française about?
Suite Française is a romance-drama that portrays a forbidden relationship between a French woman and a German soldier during the early days of the Nazi occupation of France. It is based on the critically acclaimed, unfinished novel by Irène Némirovsky.
Who stars in the movie Suite Française?
The film features Michelle Williams as the female lead, Lucile, and Matthias Schoenaerts as the German officer, Bruno. The ensemble cast also includes highly regarded actors such as Kristin Scott Thomas.
Is Suite Française based on a true story?
No, it is a work of fiction adapted from the manuscript by Irène Némirovsky. The author was arrested and sent to Auschwitz, where she died, making the novel's survival and eventual publication a profound historical artifact.
Where was Suite Française filmed?
The principal photography for the film took place in France and Belgium. These authentic European locations provided a historically accurate backdrop for the rural French setting of the story.
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