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The Story of My Wife

Original title: A feleségem története
  • 2021
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.2K
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Gijs Naber and Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
Jacob Störr, a sea captain, makes a bet in a café with a friend, to marry the first woman who enters the place. And in walks Lizzy.
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Jacob Störr, a sea captain, makes a bet in a café with a friend, to marry the first woman who enters the place. And in walks Lizzy.Jacob Störr, a sea captain, makes a bet in a café with a friend, to marry the first woman who enters the place. And in walks Lizzy.Jacob Störr, a sea captain, makes a bet in a café with a friend, to marry the first woman who enters the place. And in walks Lizzy.

  • Director
    • Ildikó Enyedi
  • Writers
    • Ildikó Enyedi
    • Milán Füst
  • Stars
    • Léa Seydoux
    • Gijs Naber
    • Louis Garrel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ildikó Enyedi
    • Writers
      • Ildikó Enyedi
      • Milán Füst
    • Stars
      • Léa Seydoux
      • Gijs Naber
      • Louis Garrel
    • 14User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Sharon Stone at an event for The Story of My Wife (2021)
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    Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Gijs Naber and Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Gijs Naber and Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Gijs Naber and Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)
    Louis Garrel, Gijs Naber, and Léa Seydoux in The Story of My Wife (2021)

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    Léa Seydoux
    Léa Seydoux
    • Lizzy
    Gijs Naber
    Gijs Naber
    • Captain Jakob Störr
    Louis Garrel
    Louis Garrel
    • Dedin
    Sergio Rubini
    Sergio Rubini
    • Kodor
    Jasmine Trinca
    Jasmine Trinca
    • Viola
    Luna Wedler
    Luna Wedler
    • Grete
    Josef Hader
    Josef Hader
    • Herr Blume
    Udo Samel
    Udo Samel
    • Herr Voss
    Ulrich Matthes
    Ulrich Matthes
    • Herr Lange
    Romane Bohringer
    Romane Bohringer
    • Mme Lagrange
    Sandor Funtek
    Sandor Funtek
    • Tommy
    Nayef Rashed
    Nayef Rashed
    • Habib
    Beniamino Brogi
    Beniamino Brogi
    • 1st Officer
    Simone Coppo
    Simone Coppo
    • Ridolfi
    Herman Gilis
    • Mr. De Vries
    Michael Kehr
    • Boss
    Julia Droste
    • Zoe
    Justus Johanssen
    Justus Johanssen
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    • Director
      • Ildikó Enyedi
    • Writers
      • Ildikó Enyedi
      • Milán Füst
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    10/10
    A unusual master piece!
    After some of the bad reviews my expectations were low and I was surprised how did this movie struck me hard.

    Maybe because the captain expresses so deeply what I felt in relationships. Not that I ever would propose to the first woman that would enter a door but the experience sometimes you get more than you bargained for and how you can't control how destructive love can be. To watch how the captain was struggling to articulate what he was feeling was intriguing.

    The sadness and frustration of him never even getting close in the mind of his wife. Was she playing with hm and paying him back as a punishment for his bold proposal or did she deeply love him as much as he loved her? Did she get more than she bargained for as well by thinking she could play him? Will men ever understand women?

    It's not a Hollywood movie with clever lines of communication and it's drawn out yes. But for me the atmosphere with the continuous tension kept me on my seat for the full 3 hours. Bach's largo from his 5th clavier concerto on the background exemplified the sadness and the longing. The cinematography was so beautiful.

    The acting was stellar and a joy to watch. Other reviewers seem to have criticized the acting but they meant to criticize the characters with their clear flaws. Did they mix this up.

    Just as the captain, I struggle to describe this movie and I can't explain why I was so drawn to it. I'm grateful Enyedi's courage bringing this out in the way she did. At least some people find this a master piece!
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2021 (Hungary)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hungary
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Dutch
      • German
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Bir Evlilik Hikâyesi
    • Filming locations
      • Hungary
    • Production companies
      • Inforg-M&M Film Kft.
      • Komplizen Film
      • Palosanto Films
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    • Budget
      • HUF 1,150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $284,698
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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