Before the Winter Chill
Avant l'hiver
Synopsis
They are the perfect French haute bourgeois couple: Paul is a respected surgeon and Lucie cooks and gardens exquisitely. But now, in the autumn of his life, Paul can’t resist the lure of an ambiguous and dangerous relationship with a mysterious young woman. Might there be something sinister behind the roses delivered to his office and the “chance” meetings?
Top Cast
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Daniel Auteuil
Paul
Kristin Scott Thomas
Lucie
Leïla Bekhti
Lou
Richard Berry
Gérard
Vicky Krieps
Caroline
Jérôme Varanfrain
Victor
Laure Killing
Mathilde
Anne Metzler
Zoé Gassard
Laurent Claret
Denis, le directeur de la clinique
Annette Schlechter
Mme Malek
Jean-François Wolff
Commandant Xavier Garin
Joël Delsaut
Capitaine Thierry Weiler
Jacqueline Ghaye
Juliette
Pascale Noe Adam
Anouk
Lucie Debay
Amie de Lou
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Claudel
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Claudel
- Original Score
- André Dziezuk
- Original Title
- Avant l'hiver
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du 24, Samsa Film, TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, Canal+, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Claudel
Philippe Claudel
André Dziezuk
Denis Lenoir
Elisa Aboulker
Romain Rojtman, Yves Marmion, Benjamin Hess
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Philippe Claudel
Writer
Philippe Claudel
Director
Samuel Deshors
Production Design
Elisa Aboulker
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Winter Chill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Winter Chill about?
They are the perfect French haute bourgeois couple: Paul is a respected surgeon and Lucie cooks and gardens exquisitely. But now, in the autumn of his life, Paul can’t resist the lure of an ambiguous and dangerous relationship with a mysterious young woman. Might there be something sinister behind the roses delivered to his office and the “chance” meetings?
Who directed Before the Winter Chill?
Before the Winter Chill was directed by Philippe Claudel.
Who stars in Before the Winter Chill?
The principal cast of Before the Winter Chill includes Daniel Auteuil, Kristin Scott Thomas, Leïla Bekhti, Richard Berry, Vicky Krieps.
When was Before the Winter Chill released and how long is it?
Before the Winter Chill was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Winter Chill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Winter Chill was composed by André Dziezuk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before the Winter Chill?
Before the Winter Chill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).