Before the Winter Chill (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Before the Winter Chill is a 2013 drama directed by Philippe Claudel, starring Daniel Auteuil as Paul, Kristin Scott Thomas and Leïla Bekhti. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Philippe Claudel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films du 24
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Before the Winter Chill About?
The premise of Before the Winter Chill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Paul, a respected surgeon, and Lucie, his accomplished homemaker wife, appear to be the ideal couple. However, as autumn arrives, Paul finds himself drawn into a perplexing and potentially hazardous connection with a young woman. Strange occurrences, such as roses delivered to his office and seemingly accidental encounters, spark his suspicion. He begins to question the nature of this new relationship and wonder if a darker secret lies hidden beneath the surface.
Before the Winter Chill Cast & Characters
Daniel Auteuil leads the cast as Paul, with Kristin Scott Thomas as Lucie and Leïla Bekhti as Lou. Directed by Philippe Claudel; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Philippe Claudel
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Daniel Auteuil as Paul -
Kristin Scott Thomas as Lucie -
Leïla Bekhti as Lou - Richard Berry as Gérard
Also Starring in Before the Winter Chill
· 11 more- Jérôme Varanfrain Victor
- Vicky Krieps Caroline
- Lucie Debay Amie de Lou
- Jean-François Wolff Commandant Xavier Garin
- Laurent Claret Denis, le directeur de la clinique
- Joël Delsaut Capitaine Thierry Weiler
- Laure Killing Mathilde
- Jacqueline Ghaye Juliette
- Anne Metzler Zoé Gassard
- Annette Schlechter Mme Malek
- Pascale Noe Adam Anouk
More from Philippe Claudel
More films directed by Philippe Claudel, best-rated first: I've Loved You So Long, Le Bruit des trousseaux and Tous les soleils.
Before the Winter Chill Plot Summary
What happens in Before the Winter Chill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quietly focused drama from Philippe Claudel, Paul [Daniel Auteuil] is a brain surgeon whose life appears neatly arranged and deeply secure. He is married to the luminous Lucie [Kristin Scott Thomas], a woman who gave up her own ambitions to support his brilliant career, and together they’ve built a warm home that includes a son and the steady rhythm of daily life. On the surface, everything is good, but a subtle disquiet threads through Paul’s days, a sense that something critical might be missing or mislaid in the routine of success.
Full summary
The whole story of Before the Winter Chill, scene by scene
Before the Winter Chill Box Office
Before the Winter Chill grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.5M
- International
- $3.5M
How Well Do You Know Before the Winter Chill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Before the Winter Chill Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Winter Rose” and “我的愛比冬天更冷”.
- Also known as
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- Winter Rose
- 我的愛比冬天更冷
- Antes de que caigan las gotas del rocío
- Bevor der Winter kommt
- 冬季之前
- Antes del frío invierno
- Antes do Inverno
- Πριν τον Χειμώνα
- לפני החורף
- Innan Frosten
- До наступления зимы
- A tél beállta előtt
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- Преди зимата
- Viiltävä totuus
- Før Vinterkulden
- Pirms ziemas sala
- 차가운 장미
- Kış Gelmeden
- Abans del fred hivern
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Before the Winter Chill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Before the Winter Chill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Before the Winter Chill?
Before the Winter Chill runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Before the Winter Chill released?
Before the Winter Chill was released on November 26, 2013.
Who directed Before the Winter Chill?
Before the Winter Chill was directed by Philippe Claudel.
More films by Philippe Claudel Who is in the cast of Before the Winter Chill?
Before the Winter Chill stars Daniel Auteuil as Paul, Kristin Scott Thomas as Lucie and Leïla Bekhti as Lou, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Before the Winter Chill make at the box office?
Before the Winter Chill grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
Does Before the Winter Chill have a post-credit scene?
No. Before the Winter Chill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Before the Winter Chill in?
The original language of Before the Winter Chill is French.
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