Love Songs (2007)
"Les chansons d'amour" (original title)

A musical interpretation of three lovers living in Paris.

Director:

Christophe Honoré

Writer:

Christophe Honoré

Stars:

Louis Garrel, Ludivine Sagnier, Chiara Mastroianni

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Louis Garrel	...	Ismaël Bénoliel
Ludivine Sagnier	...	Julie Pommeraye
Chiara Mastroianni	...	Jeanne
Clotilde Hesme	...	Alice
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet	...	Erwann
Brigitte Roüan	...	La mère de Julie
Alice Butaud	...	Jasmine, la soeur de Julie
Jean-Marie Winling	...	Le père de Julie
Yannick Renier	...	Gwendal
Annabelle Hettmann	...	La serveuse du bar
Esteban Carvajal-Alegria	...	L'ami d'Erwann (as Esteban Carvajal Alegria)
Sylvain Tempier	...	Un policier
Guillaume Clérice	...	Un policier

Storyline

Julie's boyfriend Ismaël lives with her; rather than worry about the time he spends with his colleague Alice, Julie invites Alice to join them. The three walk the streets of Paris, party, read, and sleep together. Sometimes it's lighthearted, sometimes there are jealousies. Then death strikes. In various ways, those left come to terms with the departure and absence of a loved one: showing concern, eating together, attempting new relationships, trying to "be there" for the other. Then, the spirit returns and new commitments are possible. The romantic elements of musical comedy play in contrast to the ambivalence of the lyrics and the story.

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Plot Keywords:

jealousy | death | gay kiss | bare chested male | mother daughter relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site (German)

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

23 May 2007 (France)

Also Known As:

Love Songs

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$20,488 (USA) (21 March 2008)

Gross:

$103,970 (USA) (27 June 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alma Films, Flach Film, Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Christophe Honoré:  appears briefly during the funeral scene.

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Quotes

Ismaël Bénoliel: Je suis très mélancolique.

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Connections

References The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

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Soundtracks

"As-tu déjà aimé ?"
Written by Alex Beaupain
Performed by Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Louis Garrel

User Reviews

Love and Death in 2007 France

Just out of the theatre, I would like to share my impressions about "Les Chansons d'Amour".

This movie is a rare jewel which is even more precious as France is changing so quickly at the moment. It reminds us that, at the end of the day, we are the only ones able to chose our own lives if not death. Actors and actresses are just perfect. Brigitte Rouan and Chiara Mastroiani in particular make you believe in a very vivid way that this French family exists somewhere.

I don't want to say anything about the storyline which is so moving. I began to cry at the first picture in black and white which... but I'd better stop right here.

I'm glad I bought the cd, I'm going to listen to it all evening.

I am so happy that such a movie exists.

Thank you (again) Christophe Honoré.