Juliette Binoche (French pronunciation: [ʒyljɛt binɔʃ]; born 9 March 1964) is a French actress, artist and dancer. She has appeared in more than 40 feature films, been recipient of numerous international accolades, is a published author and has appeared on stage across the world. Coming from an artistic background, she began taking acting lessons during adolescence. After performing in several stage productions, she was propelled into the world of auteurs Jean-Luc Godard (Hail Mary, 1985), Jacques Doillon (Family Life, 1985) and André Téchiné, who made her a star in France with the leading role in his 1985 drama Rendez-vous. Her sensual performance in her English-language debut The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), directed by Philip Kaufman, launched her international career.
She sparked the interest of Steven Spielberg, who offered her several parts including a role in Jurassic Park which she declined, choosing instead to join Krzysztof Kieślowski on the set of Three Colors: Blue (1993), a performance for which she won the Venice Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a César. Three years later Binoche gained further acclaim in Anthony Minghella's The English Patient (1996), for which she was awarded an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in addition to the Best Actress Award at the 1997 Berlin Film Festival. For her performance in Lasse Hallström's romantic comedy Chocolat (2000) Binoche was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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A father helps his son hide out at a roadside motel, in the wake of a terrible crime. Although the older man is afraid to ask his son why the crime was committed, he does make him promise that it will never happen again. The father must decide which is more important, the love he has for his son, or his own sanity.
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A psychotic time-traveling murderer can really put a dent in a good day. Doug comes home to find his family murdered; and he did it to save the future. He has to deal with his psychotic future self tying up a few loose ends; including himself.
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On the Night Before Christmas, a somewhat peculiar visit by Father Christmas takes care of a few unresolved family issues. He drops down from above and stirs up Christmas Dinner for a middle-class family, comprised of Uncle, Aunt, nephew and niece. The diners, religious and devout, follow the Church's orders by the letter, forgetting the real values in life. Young Father Christmas grants wishes for Alex, a young boy forced to live with his ruthless uncle and aunt. Through lies and deceit, pungent remarks and a mysterious past, he will give Alex his freedom back, and 'sort out' the rest of the family.