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Sous le figuier (2013)
Director: Anne-Marie Etienne
Cast: Gisèle Casadesus, Anne Consigny, Jonathan Zaccaï, Marie Kremer
Runtime92 min
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Nathalie, Christophe and Joëlle are in the midst of an existential crisis. Brought together by Selma, 95 and seriously ill, they will spend a memorable summer on the banks of the Moselle. How ironic that the one whom they had intended to help to die should help them to live...
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Sous le figuier is a critically acclaimed French comedy-drama from 2013 directed by Anne-Marie Etienne. The film follows three individuals grappling with existential crises who come together to help a terminally ill woman, and in the process find a new lease on life. While Sous le figuier has not received major awards recognition, it has been praised by critics for its thoughtful, humane portrayal of its characters and their personal journeys.
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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate the thoughtful performances and the film's poignant exploration of mortality and the meaning of life, as directed by Anne-Marie Etienne in this 2013 French comedy-drama.