The Nature of Love

Comedy, Drama, Romance

4.7

DirectorMonia Chokri

ProducerSylvain Corbeil, Nancy Grant, Nathanaël Karmitz, Elisha Karmitz

ScreenwriterMonia Chokri

DistributorMusic Box Films

Release Date DateJul 5, 2024, Limited

LanguageFrench

Runtime1h 51m

Introduction

Sophia, a 40-year-old philosophy professor, has been in a stable and conventional marriage to Xavier for a decade. From gallery openings to endless dinner parties, ten years have flown by. When Sophia meets Sylvain, a craftsman renovating the couple's new country house, Sophia's world is turned upside down. The two begin a passionate affair fueled by their irresistible physical connection. However, Sophia comes from a wealthy family of intellectuals, while Sylvain comes from a working-class family of manual workers. As they get to know each other on a deeper level, Sophia begins to question her own values after abandoning herself to her great romantic impulses. Director Monia Chokri delivers a smart and sexy romantic comedy, infusing it with spiky energy and fresh perspective, upending genre and gender conventions.

Critics Reviews

Christian Zilko4.2

381

Jul 8, 2024

Monia Chokri's "The Nature of Love" deftly scrutinizes the conflicting expectations thrust upon modern relationships. The story of Sophia, a philosophy professor whose stable marriage is upended by a passionate affair with Sylvain, a craftsman, explores the clash of intellectual and working-class values. Chokri's direction injects the romantic comedy with a fresh, energetic perspective, challenging genre and gender conventions. The film is both smart and sexy, making it a sharp and enticing examination of love in the 21st century. This feature is a standout, offering a nuanced and provocative look at the complexity of romantic and societal norms.

Peyton Robinson5

385

Jul 7, 2024

In "The Nature of Love," director Monia Chokri revitalizes the classic tale of a steamy affair with a fresh and intelligent twist. Following 40-year-old philosophy professor Sophia as she embarks on a whirlwind affair with Sylvain, a craftsman from a different world, the film explores the collision of their disparate backgrounds. Chokri expertly balances spiky energy with romantic whimsy, challenging traditional genre and gender conventions. While revisiting the familiar themes of love triangles, the film stands out through its depth and modern sensibility, making it a captivating and thought-provoking romantic comedy.

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