Things to Come
L'Avenir
Synopsis
Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie’s husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-04
Top Cast
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Isabelle Huppert
Nathalie Chazeaux
André Marcon
Heinz
Roman Kolinka
Fabien
Édith Scob
Yvette
Sarah Le Picard
Chloé
Solal Forte
Johann
Élise Lhomeau
Elsa
Lionel Dray
Hugo
Yves Heck
Daniel
Grégoire Montana-Haroche
Simon (élève lycée)
Lina Benzerti
Antonia
Guy-Patrick Sainderichin
L'éditeur
Rachel Arditi
Amélie
Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet
La chef de rayon aux Editions Cartet
Linus Westheuser
Linus
Clemens Melzer
Clemens
Olivier Goinard
Le prêtre
Jean-Charles Clichet
Jeune homme cinéma
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai French Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$282K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mia Hansen-Løve
- Screenplay & Story
- Mia Hansen-Løve
- Original Title
- L'Avenir
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $282K
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, Detailfilm, CG Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mia Hansen-Løve
Mia Hansen-Løve
Denis Lenoir
Marion Monnier
Charles Gillibert
Department Leadership Roster
Mia Hansen-Løve
Director
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Anna Falguères
Production Design
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Mia Hansen-Løve
Screenplay
Marion Monnier
Editor
Anthony Lestremau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Things to Come
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What is Things to Come about?
Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie’s husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by Mia Hansen-Løve.
Who stars in Things to Come?
The principal cast of Things to Come includes Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka, Édith Scob, Sarah Le Picard.
When was Things to Come released and how long is it?
Things to Come was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Things to Come?
Things to Come had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $282K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Things to Come?
Things to Come holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).