7 Years
7 ans
Synopsis
A devoted young woman becomes ensnared in a web of sexuality and betrayal in Jean-Pascal Hattu’s consistently unpredictable and finely wrought character study. A vividly realistic psychosexual drama, the film’s sharp emotional honesty heralds a distinct new voice from a promising young director. Hattu soon reveals that Maite’s husband Vincent is in prison for an unspecified crime, and that she has promised to wait for him and attend to his laundry (if not his conjugal needs) during his incarceration. On one of her weekly visits, Maite meets Jean, an oddly inquisitive and boldly flirtatious prison warden, and soon the two commence a joyless affair. Seemingly smitten with Maite, Jean, in a gesture of kindness to his lover, eases up on her husband behind bars; the two become pals and even engage in some homoerotic shower talk. —Robert O’Shaughnessy
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pascal Hattu
- Original Title
- 7 ans
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pascal Hattu
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Jean-Pascal Hattu
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Years
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What is 7 Years about?
A devoted young woman becomes ensnared in a web of sexuality and betrayal in Jean-Pascal Hattu’s consistently unpredictable and finely wrought character study. A vividly realistic psychosexual drama, the film’s sharp emotional honesty heralds a distinct new voice from a promising young director. Hattu soon reveals that Maite’s husband Vincent is in prison for an unspecified crime, and that she has promised to wait for him and attend to his laundry (if not his conjugal needs) during his incarceration. On one of her weekly visits, Maite meets Jean, an oddly inquisitive and boldly flirtatious prison warden, and soon the two commence a joyless affair. Seemingly smitten with Maite, Jean, in a gesture of kindness to his lover, eases up on her husband behind bars; the two become pals and even engage in some homoerotic shower talk. —Robert O’Shaughnessy
Who directed 7 Years?
7 Years was directed by Jean-Pascal Hattu.
Who stars in 7 Years?
The principal cast of 7 Years includes Valérie Donzelli, Cyril Troley, Bruno Todeschini, Pablo de la Torre, Nadia Kaci.
When was 7 Years released and how long is it?
7 Years was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.