Things to Come (2016)

A philosophy teacher soldiers through the death of her mother, losing her book deal, and dealing with a husband who is cheating on her.

Director:

Mia Hansen-Løve

Writer:

Mia Hansen-Løve (screenplay)

Stars:

Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka

10 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Isabelle Huppert	...	Nathalie Chazeaux
André Marcon	...	Heinz
Roman Kolinka	...	Fabien
Edith Scob	...	Yvette Lavastre (as Édith Scob)
Sarah Le Picard	...	Chloé
Solal Forte	...	Johann
Guy-Patrick Sainderichin	...	L'éditeur
Yves Heck	...	Daniel
Rachel Arditi	...	Amélie
Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet	...	La chef de rayon aux Editions Cartet
Elise Lhomeau	...	Elsa
Lionel Dray	...	Hugo (as Lionel Dray-Rabotnik)
Larissa Guist	...	Ruth
Linus Westheuser	...	Linus
Clemens Melzer	...	Clemens

Storyline

Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie's husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.

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Plot Keywords:

philosophy teacher | reference to slavoj zizek | infidelity | black cat | strong female character | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief language and drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nathalie Chazeaux is based on writer/director Mia Hansen-Løve's mother, Laurence Hansen-Løve who is a philosophy professor, and has written a book called Philosophy A to Z.

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Goofs

Nathalie is shown walking through the mud flats exposed along the beach at low tide. As she walks, she is clearly following footprints. Since the mud was previously underwater, the footprints must be from a previous take of Isabelle Huppert walking along the same path.

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Quotes

Nathalie Chazeaux: Julie is recalling her former passion, unrequited with SaintPreux . She had hope to know true bliss with him and this hope made her happy, Julie can then be happy substituting dream for reality.

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Connections

Featured in Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema (2018)

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Soundtracks

Unchained Melody
Music by Alex North, lyrics by Hy Zaret
Performed by The Fleetwoods

User Reviews

The future

Nathalie's vacation model runs through the entire movie. When many people are old, they may regret it because they have no time or no opportunity to enjoy their time. In fact, giving up is not always a bad thing. In one's live, there are always times when we need to give up. Learning to let it go will make us move forward more easily. Give up those who do not want to take away and throw away the things you do not want to remember. Let yourself believe that there will be a broader existence when you move forward. No matter what form the future happens, our life will always continue. The future is now, and it is the most important thing to live well in every moment now.

Details

Official Sites:

Les Films du Losange [France] Official Facebook [UK]

Country:

France Germany

Language:

French English German

Release Date:

6 April 2016 (France)

Also Known As:

Things to Come

Filming Locations:

Île-de-France, France

Box Office

Budget:

$3,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$31,936, 4 December 2016

Gross USA:

$388,140

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,638,693

Company Credits

Production Co:

CG Cinéma, Detailfilm, Arte France Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1