Tell Me About Love
Tell Me About Love

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Tell Me About Love

2008
Movie
113 min
Italian

Sasha is a 25-year-old orphan who asks Nicole, a married Frenchwoman in her forties, for advice to seduce Benedetta, his long-unrequited love. The two eventually bond over their shared past traumas and pains of love, until...

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Gilles Paquet-BrennerGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

Four women navigate the complexities of love, relationships, and their own desires in this French romantic drama. Each woman's story intertwines with the others, exploring themes of infidelity, intimacy, and the search for genuine connection in modern society. Through their shared experiences and individual struggles, they confront societal expectations and personal vulnerabilities.

Critical Reception

Tell Me About Love received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its exploration of female relationships and the performances of its lead actresses. Some found the narrative to be poignant and relatable, while others felt it was occasionally uneven in its pacing and thematic development. Audiences generally appreciated its honest portrayal of contemporary romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of women's relationships.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead actresses, were highlighted as strong.

  • Some critics noted a lack of narrative cohesion in parts.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of the selection at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Directors' Fortnight.

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