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The Search (2014)
Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Cast: Bérénice Bejo, Annette Bening, Maxim Emelianov, Abdul Khalim Mamutsiev
Runtime149 min
Rating15
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A woman who works for a non-governmental organization (NGO) forms a special relationship with a young boy in war-torn Chechnya.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Search, a 2014 drama directed by Michel Hazanavicius, received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's emotional depth and performances, others found it uneven in its storytelling. The film did not receive major awards recognition but has a moderately positive audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 63%.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, The Search (2014) offers a poignant and compelling drama that explores the complexities of war and the bonds that can form between people from vastly different backgrounds. The film's standout performances, particularly by Bérénice Bejo, elevate the story and make this a must-see for fans of thoughtful, character-driven cinema.
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The Search is a 2014 drama film written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius and produced by Hazanavicius and Thomas Langmann. The film was inspired by the Oscar-winning post-Holocaust drama also called The Search, directed by Fred Zinnemann, in which a compassionate westerner helps a lost child find what is left of his family amidst the chaotic flood of post-war civilian refugees. In the 1948 film, the backdrop is post-war Berlin; The Search (2014) takes place in the "front lines of the Russian invasion of Chechnya" during the first year of the Second Chechen War (1999–2009). The Search was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
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