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Before the Winter Chill is a french film of genre Drama directed by Philippe Claudel released in USA on 20 december 2013 with Daniel Auteuil
Before the Winter Chill (2013)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 20 december 2013
Length 1h43
Directed by Philippe Claudel
OriginFrance
Genres Drama
Rating61%
Before the Winter Chill (French: Avant l'hiver) is a 2013 French drama film directed by Philippe Claudel.
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Philippe Claudel and Kristin Scott-Thomas reunite in this subtle story of a man in the autumn of his life, torn between a loving wife and his dangerous attraction for a troubled, mysterious young woman.Actors
Daniel Auteuil
(Paul)
Kristin Scott Thomas
(Lucie)
Leïla Bekhti
(Lou)
Richard Berry
(Gérard)
Jean-Louis Sbille
(Fred)
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