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I've Loved You So Long

Original title: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
  • 20082008
  • GG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
20K
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I've Loved You So Long (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for I've Loved You So Long, directed by Philippe Claudel.
Play trailer1:43
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39 Photos
Drama
A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
20K
YOUR RATING
    • Philippe Claudel
    • Philippe Claudel
  • Stars
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Elsa Zylberstein
    • Serge Hazanavicius
    • Philippe Claudel
    • Philippe Claudel
  • Stars
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Elsa Zylberstein
    • Serge Hazanavicius
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 135Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award

    Videos1

    I've Loved You So Long: Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
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    Photos39

    Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Elsa Zylberstein in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Frédéric Pierrot in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Laurent Grévill in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Laurent Grévill in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Laurent Grévill in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in I've Loved You So Long (2008)
    Elsa Zylberstein in I've Loved You So Long (2008)

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    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Juliette
    Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein
    • Léa
    Serge Hazanavicius
    • Luc
    Laurent Grévill
    • Michel
    Frédéric Pierrot
    Frédéric Pierrot
    • Capitaine Fauré
    Lise Ségur
    • P'tit Lys
    Jean-Claude Arnaud
    • Papy Paul
    Mouss Zouheyri
    • Samir
    Souad Mouchrik
    • Kaisha
    Nicole Dubois
    • DRH hôpital
    Catherine Hosmalin
    • Conseillère d'insertion
    Laurent Claret
    • Directeur hôpital
    Marcel Ouendeno
    • Bamakalé
    Gérard Barbonnet
    • Monsieur Lucien
    Jérémie Covillault
    • Jeune inspecteur
    Claire Johnston
    Claire Johnston
    • Mère Juliette et Léa
    Kevin Lipka
    • L'étudiant
    • (as Kévin Lipka)
    Bruno Raffaelli
    • Monsieur Dupuis
      • Philippe Claudel
      • Philippe Claudel
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Juliette Fontaine: The worst prison is the death of one's child. You never get out of it.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2009 Golden Globe Awards (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      À la Claire Fontaine
      Traditional French

      Performed by Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein and Lise Ségur

    User reviews119

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Excellent
    This film has been crafted almost to perfection, the touch used is delicate and very realistic. It is interesting that such a slow pace should be so engrossing but it is. Thanks I think to the brilliant acting from everyone. Kirstin Scott Thomas stands out for such an understated performance, that when she does towards the end of the film show such deep emotion you are blown away. Her co stars do a great job keeping up with her, specifically Elsa Zylberstein playing her sister,the woman can cry on demand a face full of expression. Frederic Pierrot as the policeman, whose brilliance is only realised at the end of his part of the story. Jean Claude Arnaud as the grandfather, who without saying a word through the whole film is masterful. There could be a danger that this film is seen as a trudge through human emotion but I can assure you it is more than that. You will leave the cinema for filled and uplifted by the whole experience.
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    10
    • AndrewPhillips
    • Oct 5, 2008

    FAQ14

    • Please translate "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime" into English.
    • Is "I've Loved You So Long" based on a book?
    • Where does the title come from?

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2008 (France)
      • France
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (United Kingdom)
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
    • Production companies
      • UGC YM
      • Integral Film
      • France 3 Cinéma
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
      • Color
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital

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