Headwinds

2011 1h 31m FR

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 127

DramaMystery

Synopsis

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Sarah tells Paul that she wants out of their marriage; the next day she disappears. A year later and Paul along with their children return to his childhood town to start anew after the loss of his wife and their mother.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benoît Magimel
Paul Anderen
Isabelle Carré
Josée Combe
Antoine Duléry
Alex Anderen
Bouli Lanners
Monsieur Bréhel
Marie-Ange Casta
Justine Leblanc
Audrey Tautou
Sarah Anderen
Lubna Azabal
La mère de Yamine
Ramzy Bedia
Samir

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jalil Lespert
Writers: Olivier Adam, Marion Laine, Jalil Lespert
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jalil Lespert, shot by Josée Deshaies. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Moreau. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Benoît Magimel and Isabelle Carré and Antoine Duléry carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1730689 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jalil Lespert directs. Josée Deshaies behind the camera. David Moreau scores. Monica Coleman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
3Directed by Jalil Lespert, shot by Josée Deshaies. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Moreau. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Benoît Magimel and Isabelle Carré and Antoine Duléry carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1730689 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.