After Love

After 15 years of marriage and two children, a couple decides to separate. Marie begins to pack her bags, but her husband, Boris, has no intention of leaving the family home. The film explores the gradual and painful dissolution of their relationship and the ensuing battle for possession of their shared life.

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the raw emotional performances and the unflinching portrayal of a disintegrating marriage. Some found the pacing deliberate, while others appreciated its realistic depiction of marital strife and the complexities of separation.

• Offers a searingly honest and often uncomfortable look at a marriage falling apart.

• Bérénice Bejo delivers a powerhouse performance as a woman fighting for her independence.

• The film’s unflinching realism can be challenging but is ultimately rewarding for its emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a powerful and realistic portrayal of marital breakdown, highlighting the emotional performances. Some viewers felt it was difficult to watch due to its raw depiction of conflict, while others appreciated its authentic and thought-provoking exploration of relationships.

Director Joachim Lafosse drew inspiration for the film from observing the difficulties faced by couples going through divorce, aiming to capture the emotional and practical complexities involved.