Lie with Me
Lie with Me

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Lie with Me

2023
Movie
98 min
French

An author returns to his hometown of Cognac for the first time in 35 years to help promote a distillery. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing back to him: irrepressible attraction, bodies becoming one in the heat of desire, a passion that can never be revealed… His first love’s name was Thomas. They were 17.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Olivier PeyonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Mathieu, a young and ambitious man, is chosen by the esteemed writer Stephan to help him write his biography. As they work closely together, an intense and passionate relationship develops between them, blurring the lines between their personal and professional lives. This connection challenges Mathieu's perceptions and forces him to confront his own desires and the complexities of love and identity.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its sensitive portrayal of a complex relationship and the strong performances of its lead actors. Some found the pacing to be a bit slow, but generally, it was appreciated for its emotional depth and exploration of themes like desire, memory, and self-discovery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and tender exploration of a forbidden romance.

  • The performances, particularly from the central actors, are often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the narrative structure to be somewhat predictable, though the emotional core remained compelling.

Google audience: Audience reactions on Google are not widely available, but general sentiment points to appreciation for the film's romantic and dramatic elements, with some noting the nuanced performances.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the real-life relationship between the writer Philippe Besson and his partner, as detailed in Besson's autobiographical novel on which the movie is based.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Writer Stéphane Belcourt (Guillaume de Tonquédoc) has been suffering from a bit of a creative block when he agrees to return to his childhood home to do a presentation for it's legendary cognac producer. Somewhat disinterested in the whole ...