I've Loved you so long (2008) (France) Review

I've Loved you so Long (Il y a lontemps que je t'aime) (2008) (France), Phillipe Claudel
3.5/5

Beautifully shot and minimalistic, this drama plays on the underlying emotional tension beneath the surface of the relationship between these two sisters. Subtly playing on darker emotional tension and turmoil and at the same time exploring some sort of recovery or assimilation back into society. Which plays beautifully opposite the family dynamic of the sister and her children etc, furthering the sort of tension and friction creating a comparison between the two sisters and their lives. The acting is great, Kristin Scott Thomas (Sarah's Key, 2010) is superb as always, creating both a stark compelling cold and yet vulnerable character. This film does not create melodrama out of the trauma, instead it slowly peels back layers of truth. A great film.