---
title: "Three Days and a Life"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/three-days-and-a-life-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 617986
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Three Days and a Life (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/three-days-and-a-life-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Three Days and a Life" is a film set in a peaceful village in the Ardennes. The story takes place during the Christmas season, specifically in 1999. The village is experiencing a period of calm before a series of tragic events occur. The life of a young boy, Antoine, is at the center of these events. Antoine's life is significantly impacted by three significant incidents: the death of a dog, the disappearance of a child, and a severe storm that ravages the area. The film explores the aftermath of these events and their effect on Antoine and those around him. The setting of the film is a key aspect, as it provides a backdrop for the unfolding drama. The story is a poignant exploration of the impact of tragedy on a young person's life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three tragic events devastate the life of a young boy in a peaceful village."

### Why Watch
- Features a gripping thriller and drama plot
- Explores a tense rural setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with dark and tragic subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark themes involving tragic events and crime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dramatic, thrilling, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicolas Boukhrief
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont, Mahi Films, France 3 Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandrine Bonnaire** as *Blanche Courtin*
- **Charles Berling** as *Michel Desmedt*
- **Pablo Pauly** as *Antoine Courtin*
- **Margot Bancilhon** as *Emilie Desmedt*
- **Philippe Torreton** as *Doctor Hubert Dieulafoy*
- **Dimitri Storoge** as *Constable Lambert*
- **Jérémie Senez** as *Antoine Courtin, 12 years old*
- **Yoann Blanc** as *Mr. Mouchotte, burgomaster*
- **Arben Bajraktaraj** as *Andreï Kowalski*
- **Igor van Dessel** as *Théo Mouchotte*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2019.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified under thriller, drama, and crime.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story is set in a peaceful little village in the Ardennes.

### Q: When do the events take place?
The events take place around Christmas 1999.

### Q: What three tragic events occur in the story?
The events include the death of a dog, the vanishing of a child, and a big ravaging storm.

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