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Coup de Foudre (Entre Nous) (Between Us) (1983)

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French filmmaker Diane Kurys directs the period drama Coup de Foudre (distributed in the U.S. as Entre Nous), adapted from a book she co-wrote with Olivier Cohen. The semi-autobiographical story is based on the life of the director's mother. Lena (Isabelle Huppert) is a Jewish refugee from Belgium living in occupied France during WWII. In order to avoid being sent to a German concentration camp, she agrees to marry the discharged military officer Michel (Guy Marchand). He tries to provide a

PG, 1 hr. 52 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Nov 24, 1998

Alexandre Films

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In 1983, we debated: Is the film feminist? Are the women lesbians? All relevant questions. But the movie is so well-acted by Miou-Miou and Isabelle Huppert, so moving, and so personal, it's a highlight of 80s French cinema.

May 9, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

An uplifting French film about the friendship between two women

July 23, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
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Wow... how did I forget to rate this one, I OWN it?? lol. Subtle, painful & beautiful. Luv DK & IH always.

January 12, 2008
sleepykiss
CJ C.

Talky. Thought-provoking. Credible performances evoke sympathy for the people concerned. Originally entitled Coup de Foudre, (lightning strike - a French idiom for Love at First Sight). Up close and personal the film explores the breakup of two marriages. Why this should have to happen in this way can be

March 18, 2010
Ann L.
Ann Lorraine

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