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A Secret

Original title: Un secret
  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.2K
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A Secret (2007)
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A 15-year-old boy unearths a shocking family secret.A 15-year-old boy unearths a shocking family secret.A 15-year-old boy unearths a shocking family secret.

  • Director
    • Claude Miller
  • Writers
    • Claude Miller
    • Natalie Carter
    • Philippe Grimbert
  • Stars
    • Cécile de France
    • Patrick Bruel
    • Ludivine Sagnier
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Claude Miller
    • Writers
      • Claude Miller
      • Natalie Carter
      • Philippe Grimbert
    • Stars
      • Cécile de France
      • Patrick Bruel
      • Ludivine Sagnier
    • 27User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations

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    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 1:52
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    Cécile de France
    Cécile de France
    • Tania Stirn
    • (as Cécile De France)
    • …
    Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel
    • Maxime Nathan Grinberg…
    Ludivine Sagnier
    Ludivine Sagnier
    • Hannah Golda Stirn…
    Julie Depardieu
    Julie Depardieu
    • Louise
    Mathieu Amalric
    Mathieu Amalric
    • François Grimbert à 37 ans
    Nathalie Boutefeu
    Nathalie Boutefeu
    • Esther
    Yves Verhoeven
    • Georges
    Yves Jacques
    Yves Jacques
    • Commandant Béraud
    Sam Garbarski
    • Joseph
    Orlando Nicoletti
    • Simon Grinberg à 7 ans
    Robert Plagnol
    • Robert Stirn
    Valentin Vigourt
    • François Grimbert à 7 ans
    Quentin Dubuis
    • François Grimbert à 14 ans
    Chantal Banlier
    • Maria
    Myriam Fuks
    Myriam Fuks
    • Mère Hannah
    Philippe Grimbert
    • Le passeur
    Michel Israël
    • Père Hannah
    • (as Michel Israel)
    Justine Jouxtel
    • Rebecca Finke
    • Director
      • Claude Miller
    • Writers
      • Claude Miller
      • Natalie Carter
      • Philippe Grimbert
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Eva Green was considered for the role of Tania and Pascal Elbé for the role of Maxime.
    • Connections
      Features The Triumph of the Will (1935)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Valseuses
      Music by Stéphane Grappelli

      Performed by Laurent Korcia

      Arranged by Laurent Korcia et Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

      © Editions Musicales Fantasia - Universal Music Publishing

      Avec l'aimable autorisation de Universal Music Projets Spéciaux

      (P) 2004 Naïve

    User reviews27

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    8/10
    One of the better French films but lacks emotional impact
    I was able to see to see this film as part of a recent festival of French films shown at Cannes. It was one of the better French movies that I've seen but somehow it lacks the emotional impact to make it a truly outstanding film.

    Un Secret is about Francois, who gradually learns about his family's secret history, dating back to World War II, that continues to haunt his parents and himself even up to the present. The director expresses this idea visually by shooting the present day scenes in black and white and the flashback scenes in color.

    The plot of Un Secret is well-laid out and comes together satisfyingly enough. I have to admit that one problem I had with the film was that I had some problems following the complicated family relationships among the characters, but once you get past that, the way the story unfolds is ultimately rewarding.

    The problem I had with the film, which may just be my problem, is that the film lacks emotional impact. The film'e emotions are understated and, while this is not necessarily a bad thing, prevents it from becoming truly memorable.

    Still, its one of the better recent French films and you should see it if you get the chance.
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    • Jun 14, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2007 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • UGC Distribution (France)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Yiddish
      • German
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Un secreto
    • Filming locations
      • Felletin, Creuse, France(train station)
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • France 3 Cinéma
      • La Région Île-de-France
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $623,558
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,135
      • Sep 7, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,499,179
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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