I've Loved You So Long (2008)
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 57min
- Drama
- 20 Feb 2009 (USA)
- Movie
A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.
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Awards:
- Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 14 wins & 31 nominations.
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Cast
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... |
Juliette
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| Elsa Zylberstein | ... |
Léa
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Serge Hazanavicius | ... |
Luc
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| Laurent Grévill | ... |
Michel
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| Frédéric Pierrot | ... |
Capitaine Fauré
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Lise Ségur | ... |
P'tit Lys
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Jean-Claude Arnaud | ... |
Papy Paul
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Mouss Zouheyri | ... |
Samir
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Souad Mouchrik | ... |
Kaisha
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| Nicole Dubois | ... |
DRH hôpital
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| Catherine Hosmalin | ... |
Conseillère d'insertion
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Laurent Claret | ... |
Directeur hôpital
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Marcel Ouendeno | ... |
Bamakalé
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Gérard Barbonnet | ... |
Monsieur Lucien
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Jérémie Covillault | ... |
Jeune inspecteur
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| Claire Johnston | ... |
Mère Juliette et Léa
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Kevin Lipka | ... |
L'étudiant
(as Kévin Lipka)
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| Bruno Raffaelli | ... |
Monsieur Dupuis
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| Pascal Demolon | ... |
L'homme du bar
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Aïcha Mimouni | ... |
Serveuse bar
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Catherine Antoine | ... |
Bimbo Lucien
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Lily-Rose | ... |
Emelia
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Valentin Jalet | ... |
Bébé Kaisha
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Claire Lefevre | ... |
Marie-Paule (voice)
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| Olivier Cruveiller | ... |
Gérard
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Pascal Bordes | ... |
Patrick
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Alain Buron | ... |
François
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Isabelle Destrez | ... |
Muriel
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Nathalie Hamel | ... |
Nathalie
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Dominique Kucharzewski | ... |
Anne
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| Marc Léonian | ... |
Yves
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Eva Quinto | ... |
Florence
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Elio Guarino | ... |
Enfant
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Alixane Pachot | ... |
Enfant
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Laurine Pachot | ... |
Enfant
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Hannah Peytavi-Müller | ... |
Enfant
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| Olga Peytavi-Müller | ... |
Enfant
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Théo Urbauer | ... |
Enfant
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Alexandre Voisin | ... |
Enfant
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Maryse Voisin | ... |
Enfant
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Angèle Zidi | ... |
Enfant
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Paul Zidi | ... |
Enfant
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| Bryce Hitchcock | ... |
Emelia (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Philippe Claudel | ||
Written by
| Philippe Claudel | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Sylvestre Guarino | ... | executive producer |
| Alfred Hürmer | ... | co-producer |
| Yves Marmion | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jean-Louis Aubert | ||
Cinematography by
| Jérôme Alméras | ||
Editing by
| Virginie Bruant | ... | (as Virginia Bunting) |
Editorial Department
| Elisa Aboulker | ... | assistant editor |
| Natacha Louis | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Samuel Deshors | ||
Art Direction by
| Emmanuelle Cuillery | ||
Costume Design by
| Jacqueline Bouchard | ||
| Laurence Esnault | ... | assistant costume designer |
Makeup Department
| Patrick Girault | ... | key hair stylist |
| Gill Robillard | ... | makeup artist |
| Estelle Tolstoukine | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ronan Arzur | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Séverine Barré | ... | administrateur adjoint |
| Abraham Goldblat | ... | post-production manager |
| Antoine Moussault | ... | unit production manager |
| Jean-Patrick Nourricier | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Sandrine Rouquié | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philippe Crave | ... | third assistant director |
| Thomas Ghitti | ... | third assistant director |
| Hicham Kadiri | ... | assistant director |
| Stanislas Klos | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Claire Lefevre | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Thomas Parnet | ... | second assistant director |
| Aurelie Poulain | ... | third assistant director |
| Julien Zidi | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Catherine Bourgeois | ... | set dresser |
| Benjamin Bouygues-Faugeron | ... | assistant art director |
| Marie Grosdidier | ... | assistant art director |
| Denis Lourenco | ... | ripper |
| Romain Scavazza | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Julien Baissat | ... | foley artist assistant |
| Pierre Bompy | ... | sound trainee |
| Stéphane Brunclair | ... | sound editor / sound |
| Denis Carquin | ... | boom operator |
| Guadalupe Cassius | ... | dialogue editor |
| Nicolas d'Halluin | ... | sound recordist |
| Pascal Dedeye | ... | foley artist |
| Sophie Durand | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gérard Lamps | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Pierre Lenoir | ... | sound |
| Armelle Mahé | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Grégoire Delage | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Charles-Axel Vollard | ... | special effects technician |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Karine Arlot | ... | second assistant camera |
| Damien Auriol | ... | key grip |
| Simon Beaufils | ... | camera operator |
| Simon Blanchard | ... | first assistant camera |
| Aurélie Blin | ... | video assist operator |
| Xavier Cholet | ... | gaffer |
| Julien Coquillet | ... | grip |
| Arnaud Delannoy | ... | first assistant camera |
| Cyril Dupont | ... | electrician |
| Sébastien Plessis | ... | electrician |
| Nicolas Rideau | ... | additional camera operator |
| Jan Rubens | ... | steadicam operator |
| Christophe Sournac | ... | electrician |
| Thierry Valletoux | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Sonia Hallosserie | ... | casting assistant |
| Claire Lefèvre | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joanna Texier | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Edouard Dubois | ... | music consultant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lucie Truffaut | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Séverine Barré | ... | administrator of production |
| Brigitta Portier | ... | press: France |
Thanks
| Roger Viry-Babel | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
- UGC YM
- Integral Film
- France 3 Cinéma (in co-production with)
- UGC Images (in co-production with)
- Sofica UGC 1 (in association with)
- Sofica Soficinéma 4 (in association with)
- Eurimages (with the support of)
- Région Lorraine (with the support of)
- Ville de Nancy (with the support of)
- Communaute Urbaine du Grand Nancy (with the support of)
- Canal+ (with the participation of)
- TPS Star (with the participation of)
Distributors
- UGC Distribution (2008) (France) (theatrical)
- Alfa Films (2009) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Atlantic Film (2009) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Benelux Film Distribution (2008) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmware International (2009) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Londra Films P&D (2011) (Bolivia) (theatrical)
- Longride (2009) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2008) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2008) (Canada) (theatrical) (English Canada)
- Moviemobz Rain (2009) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Métropole Films Distribution (2008) (Canada) (theatrical) (Quebec)
- Sony Pictures Classics (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (2008) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Alamode Film (2008) (Germany)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2009) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Lumière Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Lumière Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Rai 5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Teleview International (2008) (Lebanon) (Middle East)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alibi Communications (marketing)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Creative Regie (production services and equipment) (production services)
- Sonia Tout Court (trailer)
- The Rageman (artwork)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Juliette Fontaine (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) was in prison for fifteen years. Confronted with the unexpected goodness of her younger sister Léa (Elsa Zylberstein), who makes Juliette a part of her family, very slowly breaks up Juliette's ice and bitterness and she carefully opens up. |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Golden Globe Awards (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dis, quand Reviendras-tu ? See more » |
| Quotes |
Juliette Fontaine:
The worst prison is the death of one's child. You never get out of it. See more » |