Just the Two of Us (2023 film)
Just the Two of Us (French: L'Amour et les Forêts, lit. 'Love and the Forests') is a 2023 French psychological drama[2][3] film directed by Valérie Donzelli, from a screenplay written by Donzelli and Audrey Diwan. It is based on Éric Reinhardt's 2014 novel L'Amour et les Forêts.[4]
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| French | L'Amour et les Forêts |
| Literally | Love and the Forests |
| Directed by | Valérie Donzelli |
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| Based on | L'Amour et les Forêts by Éric Reinhardt |
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| Cinematography | Laurent Tangy[1] |
| Edited by | Pauline Gaillard[1] |
| Music by | Gabriel Yared[1] |
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| Distributed by | Diaphana Distribution |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
It will have its world premiere in the Cannes Premiere section at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 24 May 2023, being theatrically released in France on the same day by Diaphana Distribution.
Synopsis
Blanche falls in love with Grégoire, the man of her dreams. She moves away with him, far from her friends and family, including her twin sister. But as time moves on, she begins to discover the possessive and dangerous nature of her partner.[1][5]
Cast
- Virginie Efira as Blanche
- Melvil Poupaud as Grégoire
- Dominique Reymond
- Romane Bohringer
- Virginie Ledoyen
- Marie Rivière
- Guang Huo
- Laurence Côte
- Bertrand Belin[1]
Production
The film is produced by Édouard Weil and Alice Girard at Rectangle Productions with France 2 Cinéma and Les Films de Françoise.[5]
Release
The film was selected to be screened as part of the Cannes Premiere section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival,[6] where it will have its world premiere on 24 May 2023.[7] On the same day, the film will be theatrically in France by Diaphana Distribution on 24 May 2023.[8] International sales are handled by Goodfellas.[1]
References
- "L'AMOUR ET LES FORÊTS". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Moreno, Nicolas (3 May 2023). "[Trailer] Dans "L'Amour et les Forêts", Melvil Poupaud en mari toxique de Virginie Efira". Les Inrockuptibles (in French). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Cannes 2023 - "L'amour et les forêts" sortira durant le festival". Le Film français (in French). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Delafon, Louis (3 May 2023). "Bande-annonce : Virginie Efira sous l'emprise de Melvil Poupaud dans L'Amour et les Forêts de Valérie Donzelli". Madame Figaro (in French). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Goodfellow, Melanie (3 May 2023). "'Just The Two Of Us' Trailer: Valérie Donzelli's Cannes Premiere Title Stars Virginie Efira As Woman In Grip Of Possessive Man". Deadline. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Keslassy, Elsa (24 April 2023). "Cannes Festival Adds 'Black Flies' With Sean Penn, Catherine Corsini's 'Le Retour' to 2023's Official Selection". Variety. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- mraultpauillac (10 May 2023). "The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "L'amour et les forêts". Diaphana Distribution. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
