After Fall, Winter (2012)

Very well executed

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

This intense, engaging, touching, moving and poignant film is about a beautiful and intricate love story between Michael and Sophie and aside from their first meeting, their chemistry thereafter is UNDENIABLE !! They both fall head over heels in love, very quickly and although they are both broken somewhat and hiding terrible secrets from one another, because they are both too afraid to be completely open and honest for fear of being judged and/or rejected, etc … nevertheless, they are completely absorbed with one another and enjoy many amazing and memorable moments together throughout and this is precisely why it is SO sad that they don't have a clearer communication, because their potential to evolve together is immense, but cruel circumstances brings these lovers to tragic ending !!! I was shocked and disappointed, because I was really rooting for these two to find the strength and courage to work it through before their fates meet unspeakable consequences ... I hope that Part 2 is in the makings, Mr. Eric Schaeffer !!! Please bring her back to life somehow ... there is a world of possibilities ...

"After Fall, Winter" elevates the concept of the independent film with its exquisite acting and skillful directing by Eric Schaeffer, who not only wrote but stars in the film, as well. This is a continuation of his earlier film "Fall," but not technically a sequel. The main similarity between the two movies is the revival of the leading character, Michael Shiver, and his ongoing quest for what truly matters in life.The film's director creates an immediate intimacy with the audience. Throughout the film the characters are very likable, relatable, and as my companion and I watched the film we found ourselves wanting to be Sophie and Michael, despite their frightening and eventually debilitating dark sides. The deep extent to which we became emotionally invested is revealed as the film's shocking climax unfolds and all we can do is watch helplessly. Our fears seemed to converge before us by the end of the film, as humans are capable of such beautiful intention but often condemn it with their own unfounded panic. The director's execution of this theme was sublime. Having fallen in love with the characters during their own journey in love, I was left vulnerable but in awe. The film haunted me for days.Besides the impressive directing and acting, the cinematography is breathtaking. Paris is a perfect backdrop for the characters' intense relationship as it offers beauty and inspiration but also hides a sinister underbelly.Eric Schaeffer succeeds again with "After Fall, Winter." This is truly an impressive, powerful film.

After Fall, Winter isn't a perfect movie, but the levels it goes to examine relationships at their most delicate hits home with anyone. Schaeffer has an amazing ability to create three dimensional characters who's flaws and problems feel real. To me that is the best of After Fall, Winter - the characters and world created. We don't have heroes with "first world problems," we have people we have seen in our everyday lives, right up there on the screen. The cast did an amazing job at accomplishing this task. A very impressive character study, I would recommend this film to anyone sick of watching rich people fall in love in NYC and live happily ever after (which I hope is the majority of film lovers).

This movie is different there's no arguing that but in the best way possible. The chemistry between these two actor just makes you feel IT, every word, every emotion & their delivery......phenomenal. After Fall, Winter will make you laugh. It will make you cry. I personally felt my heart racing & expending rapidly. There is a tremendous amount love in Sophia & Michael's words. I'm just a nobody but even a nobody can be right! Add this to your list & I'd love to hear what you thought. While this movie is a sequel, you needed see the first film (Fall) to understand it but you would be missing out in a bad way if you don't.