French Lover
French Lover is a 2025 romantic comedy movie from France. It was directed by Xavier Durand and stars Omar Sy, Sara Giraudeau, and Pascale Arbillot. The film tells the story of a charming sound engineer who becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle while working on a fashion documentary in Paris.
| French Lover | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Xavier Durand |
| Produced by | Sylvie Martel |
| Written by | Xavier Durand |
| Starring | Omar Sy, Sara Giraudeau, Pascale Arbillot, Alban Ivanov |
| Music by | Camille Bazin |
| Cinematography | Julien Rousseau |
| Edited by | Clémence Petit |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Plot
Dámaso Carrillo, a charismatic sound engineer, begins working on a film about top model Marion, played by Sara Giraudeau. During filming, unexpected feelings arise between them. But Marion is already involved with someone, leading to confusion, comedy, and emotional twists.
Cast
- Omar Sy as Dámaso Carrillo
- Sara Giraudeau as Marion
- Pascale Arbillot as Marion’s agent
- Alban Ivanov as Antoine
- Benoît Crou as sound engineer
- Awa Eva Sagna as top model
Reception
Early reviews praised the movie for its humor, Omar Sy’s performance, and the Parisian setting. Some critics called it a “lighthearted yet emotional comedy.”