Il y Longtemps que je t'aime is a simple and beautiful movie about loss, love and life. Kirstin Scott Thomas plays a woman who leaves prison after 15 years. She goes to live with her younger sister, who was only a teenager when she was locked up and now has a whole life with a husband and two children. She now has to find a new place in the world, and acceptance from those around her. Kirsten Scott Thomas gives an excellent performance, and speaks fluent french with only a little bit of an accent. The images are basic and often the actors appear without makeup, which gives the movie a realistic effect.
I personally was moved by the way she tries to find her way, find a job and meets new people. At first she hardly talks, but slowly she starts to remember why life is fun and good. The ending is a happy one, maybe not in the typical way but the characters do find closure. Over all a film that is not outstandingly great, but definitely worth watching especially when you like the french, simple style.
I personally was moved by the way she tries to find her way, find a job and meets new people. At first she hardly talks, but slowly she starts to remember why life is fun and good. The ending is a happy one, maybe not in the typical way but the characters do find closure. Over all a film that is not outstandingly great, but definitely worth watching especially when you like the french, simple style.