The Art of Love

A witty, talky French comedy of manners that playfully dissects desire and fidelity with warmth and a light touch.

Directed by

Emmanuel Mouret

Genres

Romance, Comedy

Starring

Emmanuel Mouret, Pascale Arbillot, Ariane Ascaride

Overview

Several interconnected chapters follow a variety of Parisian couples navigating love, desire, and relationships. Isabelle, frustrated by a year of celibacy, rejects her friend Zoé’s offer to "borrow" her husband and instead impersonates their mutual friend Amélie, who cannot bring herself to sleep with her close friend Boris. Meanwhile, the lonely Achille is stunned when his alluring new neighbor appears at his door in a negligee, proposing an affair. Elsewhere, middle-aged Emmanuelle struggles with an overwhelming attraction to every handsome man she encounters, threatening her marriage, while a young couple wrestles with jealousy. Each chapter delves into the unpredictability of love with humor and poignancy.

How it feels

Light, satirical, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, sexuality, identity, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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