Lie with Me
Based on the acclaimed novel, Lie with Me is a sensitive and moving drama that explores the bittersweet intensity of first love and making peace with the past.
Stephane Belcourt, a renowned author, returns to his hometown after 35 years. At a book signing he meets Lucas, the son of Thomas, an old flame with whom he shared a passionate summer fling when he was 17. This chance meeting releases a floodgate of unresolved emotions for both men. Can they answer each other’s questions about the enigmatic Thomas to get the emotional closure they seek?
Content warning: contains suicide themes
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“Despite the powerful allure of the romance in the film there is a lot more going on. An equal amount of attention is paid to the importance of identity.”
— Eye for Film
- Unclassified 15+
- 98
- 2022
- Narrative Feature
- Drama
- France
- French English Subtitles
About Lie with Me
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Community
Gay Men -
Director
Olivier Peyon -
Writer
Olivier Peyon -
Cast
Guillaume de Tonquédec Victor Belmondo Guilaine Londez Jérémy Gillet Julien De Saint-jean -
Company Credits
Courtesy of: Hi Gloss Entertainment -
Program Strand
Narrative Feature -
Blurb Writer
David Blanco