Film Review: Suite Francaise

Suite Francaise
Starring Michelle Williams, Matthias Schoenaerts, & Kristin Scott Thomas
An enchanting film based on the book by Irene Nemirovsky. It's a love story in the mist of World War II creating a Romeo & Juliet type atmosphere. Lucile's husband is away at war as she resides with her mother in law in France. France is captured by the Germans and the French find their homes to be no longer their own as they are forced
to house German soldiers as requested. Much to their dismay Lucile and her mother in law are asked to provide housing for a German officer named Bruno. Though reluctant at first, Lucile begins to open up to the German soldier and he opens up to her. They become friends in the sense that allowed them at the time to be but those feelings grow especially after Lucile discovers a heartbreaking truth about her absent husband. Through their time together, Lucile and Bruno eventually give in to their desires knowing that what they're doing is forbidden in a sense. He has a duty to his country as does she.
Reality begins to set in when a friend's life is threatened by the German soldiers, forcing him into hiding.
This film truly tugs at your heartstrings. You want so much for Lucile and Bruno to be together, routing for them until the very end. Michelle Williams delivers a wonderful performance as Lucile. The chemistry between Williams and Schoenaerts is electrifying. You can feel their love and their heartbreak simultaneously. I truly recommend this film. It's about discovery, loyalty and identity. Truly a masterpiece.

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