Small Cuts

2003 1h 35m FR

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5.9

MID

★5.9TMDB · 18

Drama

Synopsis

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Bruno, a communist newspaper journalist, is suffering a mid-life crisis. Torn between his wife Gaëlle and his young girlfriend Nathalie, his political beliefs battered by the wind of history, Bruno seems to have lost his bearings.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Daniel Auteuil
Bruno
Kristin Scott Thomas
Béatrice
Pascale Bussières
Mathilde
Ludivine Sagnier
Nathalie
Jean Yanne
Gérard
Catherine Mouchet
Anne
Hanns Zischler
Verekher
Emmanuelle Devos
Gaëlle

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pascal Bonitzer
Writers: Pascal Bonitzer
Languages: French
Countries: France, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pascal Bonitzer, shot by William Lubtchansky. 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 John Scott. 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 Suzanne Koch 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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Daniel Auteuil and Kristin Scott Thomas and Pascale Bussières carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0304547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Pascal Bonitzer directs. William Lubtchansky behind the camera. John Scott scores. Suzanne Koch cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Pascal Bonitzer, shot by William Lubtchansky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Scott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Suzanne Koch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Daniel Auteuil and Kristin Scott Thomas and Pascale Bussières carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0304547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.