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2000 | 118 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $95K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Haneke

  • Juliette BinocheAnne Laurent
  • Thierry NeuvicGeorges
  • Josef BierbichlerBauer
  • Alexandre HamidiJean
  • Maimouna Hélène DiarraAminate
  • Ona Lu YenkeAmadou
  • Djibril KouyatéThe Father
  • Luminița GheorghiuMaria
  • Crenguța HaritonIrina
  • Bob NicolescuDragos