2013
The Past
Drama, Mystery
8.0
User Score
548 Votes
Status
Released
Language
fr
Budget
$11.000.000
Production
Memento Films Production, France 3 Cinéma, BIM Productions, Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Eurimages, Memento Films International
Overview
After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...
Review
badelf
8.0
An excellent, painstakingly slow, unveiling of dysfunctional characters and their relationships, where no one escapes unscathed. In spite of a few minor lapses, the script, directing and acting are impeccable. My guess is that anyone over 40 has suffered a relationship with some of these people. I like that Farhadi made no attempt at resolution. In life, there not be. I was completely exhausted by the time the 130 minutes was over.
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