2014
Not Rated
Tribeca Films
1 h 34 m

2014
Not Rated
Tribeca Films
1 h 34 m

Summary For recent retiree Caroline (Fanny Ardant) a new life of freedom and opportunity lies before her: time to take care of her children, her husband, and most of all, to finally take care of herself. But while her peers at the local seniors’ club pass the time with ceramics and amateur theater, she finds a new hobby of her own between the sh...

Directed By: Marion Vernoux

Written By: Fanny Chesnel, Marc Syrigas, Marion Vernoux

2014
Not Rated
Tribeca Films
1 h 34 m

2014
Not Rated
Tribeca Films
1 h 34 m

Bright Days Ahead

Name: Bright Days Ahead
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2014-04-25
Duration: 1 min 34 s
Rating: 57
Cast: Fanny Ardant, Laurent Lafitte, Patrick Chesnais, Jean-François Stévenin, Fanny Cottençon

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Marion Vernoux

Written By: Fanny Chesnel, Marc Syrigas, Marion Vernoux

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Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

38% Positive
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Entertainment Weekly

Apr 23, 2014

The script is wispy, but the performances (including Patrick Chesnais as Caroline’s prideful, devastated husband) shine.

By Leah Greenblatt FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Apr 26, 2014

The well-observed script touches on a number of everyday issues about the aging process — whether you're pushing 40 or passing 60 — that add a tender and enlightening layer to this engaging, leisurely paced film.

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

Portland Oregonian

May 1, 2014

Even if her turn in Bright Days Ahead feels overly familiar, especially after Deneuve's recent "On My Way," Ardant is still possessed of the same Gallic poise and presence, and generally a joy to watch.

By Marc Mohan FULL REVIEW

Arizona Republic

May 8, 2014

Bright Days Ahead offers an interesting twist on the May-December romance.

By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Apr 22, 2014

Ultimately, this is all about Caroline, and it's refreshing to see an optimistic story about an older woman who is funny, smart, and desirable, even if her happy life doesn't leave much room for conflict.

By Katherine Vu FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Apr 24, 2014

Struggling to get out from under the film’s too-cheery surface is a much more serious movie about grown-ups confronting the depredations of old age.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

The Dissolve

Apr 22, 2014

Bright Days Ahead means to be a casual, charming movie about a woman taking charge of her life, but its lightness gets unbearable; the film is so featherweight that it eventually blows away.

By Adam Nayman FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Les Films du Kiosque, 27.11 Production, Direct Cinéma, Canal+, Orange Cinéma Séries, Direct 8, Hoche Artois Images, La Banque Postale Image 6, Pictanovo, Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Soficinéma 7 Développement, Apidev 2, Uni Etoile 9 Développement, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep), Angoa-Agicoa

Release Date Apr 25, 2014

Duration 1 h 34 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website https://le-pacte.com/international/film/bright-days-ahead

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César Awards, France

• 2 Nominations

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Top Cast

Fanny Ardant

Caroline dite Caro

Laurent Lafitte

Julien

Patrick Chesnais

Philippe

Jean-François Stévenin

Roger

Fanny Cottençon

Chantal

Catherine Lachens

Sylviane

Alain Cauchi

Jacky

Marie Rivière

Jocelyne dite Jojo

Marc Chapiteau

Hugues

Féodor Atkine

Paul

Olivia Côte

Lydia - la prof de théâtre

Émilie Caen

L'hôtesse des Beaux Jours

Eléonore Bernheim

Lise

Maud Le Guenedal

Rebecca

Roman Tabar-Nouval

Le petit Arthur

Mélody Bramli

La petite Sidonie

Paule Zajdermann

Sarah

Marceline Loridan Ivens

L'octogénaire à l'aéroport

Jeanne Audiard

Anaïs

Claire Castillon

La prof de poterie

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