Обретенное время (1999)

"Obtained Time" (1999) is a drama, melodrama, and war film that takes place in France, Italy, and Portugal. The movie follows the lives of several characters who are affected by World War II. The cast includes actors such as Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Vincent Perez, John Malkovich, and Pascale Greggory. The story revolves around Charlotte (played by Emmanuelle Béart), who is a French-Jewish woman fleeing from Nazi-occupied France. She finds refuge in a small Italian village where she falls in love with a local man, Cesare (played by Vincent Perez). However, their happiness is short-lived, as Charlotte is eventually arrested and sent to a concentration camp. Meanwhile, in Portugal, a young doctor named João (played by Marcello Mastroianni) falls in love with a French woman named Bertha (played by Fanny Ardant). Their relationship is also affected by the war, as Bertha's husband is fighting on the front lines. The film also explores the relationship between two sisters, played by Catherine Deneuve and Danielle Darrieux, who have opposing views on the war and its consequences. Directed by Raúl Ruiz, "Obtained Time" is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the impact of World War II on individuals and their relationships. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.