Although it could be said that the pacing moves as quickly as a work of sculpture it also reflects the time and place. Binoche excels without the aid of wardrobe trappings and a hairdo.
I like the economical running time brought about by slick editing and a to the point screenplay. Also, there are some great mundane indoor and outdoor ( a lot that are wet) shooting locations with a soundtrack that fits.
The first half, with the bridge scene the highlight, is better than the second but the latter does showpiece the terrific work of the makeup department.
Whilst the screenplay is far from convincing you overlook its weaknesses in the cause of entertainment and root for Ingrid trying to hold things together plot holes and all.