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The Last Days of Chez Nous

1992 · 93 min

A quiet, naturalistic domestic drama that simmers with unspoken tensions and small betrayals, feeling lived-in and gently sad.

Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Starring
Lisa Harrow, Bruno Ganz, Kerry Fox
Tagline
A story of lust, betrayal, and other family values.
Overview
The story of sisters Vicki and Beth, when Vicki begins an affair with Beth's intriguing French husband.

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Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Starring
Lisa Harrow, Bruno Ganz, Kerry Fox
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • betrayal
  • love
  • identity
  • loyalty
Places
  • home
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour4
Realism8
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

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comedy, drama, romance
Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Written by
Helen Garner
Starring
Lisa Harrow, Bruno Ganz, Kerry Fox, Miranda Otto, Kiri Paramore, Bill Hunter, Lex Marinos, Mickey Camilleri
Music
Paul Grabowsky
Cinematography
Geoffrey Simpson
Runtime
93 min
Country
Australia
Languages
English, French

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