The Art of Love

2011 1h 25m FR

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 78

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emmanuel Mouret
Louis
Pascale Arbillot
Zoé
Ariane Ascaride
Emmanuelle
Frédérique Bel
La voisine d'Achille
François Cluzet
Achille
Julie Depardieu
Isabelle
Judith Godrèche
Amélie
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Ludovic

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emmanuel Mouret
Writers: Emmanuel Mouret
Languages: French
Countries: France, Turkey

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Turkey.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emmanuel Mouret, shot by Laurent Desmet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frédéric Norel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Martial Salomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Emmanuel Mouret and Pascale Arbillot and Ariane Ascaride carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1700467 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Emmanuel Mouret directs. Laurent Desmet behind the camera. Frédéric Norel scores. Martial Salomon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Turkey. Dialogue in French.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Turkey.
4Directed by Emmanuel Mouret, shot by Laurent Desmet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Frédéric Norel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Martial Salomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Emmanuel Mouret and Pascale Arbillot and Ariane Ascaride carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1700467 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.