From the Land of the Moon

In the South of France during the 1950s, a young woman named Louise is engaged to be married to a farmer she doesn't love to escape her difficult family life. When she's sent to the Alps for treatment for a kidney stone condition, she falls passionately in love with another patient, a Spanish corporal named Mateo. Their affair forces Louise to confront her true desires and the societal expectations that confine her.

"From the Land of the Moon" received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised Marion Cotillard's performance and the film's lush cinematography, but some found the narrative to be melodramatic or uneven in its pacing. The romantic drama aspect was generally well-received, though its connection to the backdrop of war was considered less impactful by some.

• Marion Cotillard delivers a compelling and emotive central performance.

• The film is visually beautiful, with evocative cinematography.

• Some reviewers found the plot overly sentimental and lacking in emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the romantic elements and Marion Cotillard's acting, finding the film to be a beautiful, albeit sometimes slow-paced, love story. However, some viewers felt the story lacked a strong emotional core or that the pacing could be improved.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

The film was shot in the French Alps, specifically in the Tarentaise Valley, chosen for its dramatic landscapes that would reflect the emotional journey of the characters.