After Love

Marie and Boris, a couple married for 15 years, decide to separate but continue living together in their large Parisian apartment. As they navigate the complex logistics of their dissolution, old resentments resurface, and their shared space becomes a battleground. The film explores the emotional and practical challenges of disentangling a life built together, blurring the lines between love, hate, and necessity.

After Love received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its nuanced portrayal of a couple's separation and its subtle direction. While some found the pacing deliberate, many lauded the performances and the film's realistic depiction of complex human emotions and domestic struggles.

• Praised for its realistic and sensitive exploration of separation.

• Lauded for the strong performances of Bérénice Bejo and Cédric Kahn.

• Noted for its deliberate pacing and intense emotional focus.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's authentic depiction of the difficulties and emotional toll of divorce, highlighting the relatable struggles of cohabitation post-separation. Some viewers found the film emotionally taxing but ultimately rewarding for its honest portrayal.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.

Director Joachim Lafosse stated that the film was inspired by observing the experiences of couples around him and aiming to capture the specific, often mundane, realities of separating while remaining under the same roof.