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Nearest to Heaven (2002) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2002 · 90 mins · French
- Directed by
- Tonie Marshall
- Starring
- William Hurt, Catherine Deneuve, Patrice Chéreau, Nathalie Richard, Emmanuelle Devos, Gilbert Melki
Fannette projects calm to her daughter and colleagues, yet she still longs for ex‑lover Philippe. She re‑watches “An Affair to Remember,” and Philippe’s invitation to meet at the Empire State Building leaves her swooning. In New York she photographs an aging painter for her book and meets photographer Matt, whose flirtatious manner clouds her heart.
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