# A Very Long Engagement (2004)

> A determined young French woman investigates the disappearance of her fiancé amid the cruelty and chaos of the First World War.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1878

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
- Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Cast: Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Dominique Pinon, Chantal Neuwirth, André Dussollier, Ticky Holgado, Marion Cotillard, Dominique Bettenfeld
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0344510/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: melancholic, poetic, whimsical, reflective evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss amidst the horrors of war.

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