• Comedy
• Romance

French Lover 2025

French Lover (2025) is a French romantic comedy-drama film that premiered globally on Netflix on September 26, 2025. Directed by Nina Rives and co-written by Rives, Hugo Gélin, and Noémie Saglio, the movie explores the unlikely love story between two people from drastically different worlds. The film stars celebrated actor Omar Sy as Abel Camara, a major movie star who is navigating an emotional slump and the pressures of celebrity life. Opposite him is Sara Giraudeau as Marion, a grounded, independent woman who is struggling to rebuild her life after a divorce, often working odd jobs. The plot kicks off with an unexpected encounter in a Paris bar where Abel, wrestling with his own fame and messy relationships, wrongly accuses Marion of filming him, leading to her losing her job. Contrite and drawn to her authenticity and indifference to his star power, Abel attempts to apologize. What follows is a romance where Abel is genuinely interested in Marion, even when his manager urges him to stage a fake rebound relationship. Their relationship deepens as Marion, pushed out of her co-owned restaurant and home by her ex-husband, moves into Abel's spare room, turning their friendship into a full-fledged romance. Their love, however, is constantly challenged by the glare of the spotlight and the contrast between Abel's glamorous life and Marion's desire for simplicity. The film culminates in a grand gesture by Abel at the César Awards, where he chooses Marion over the hollowness of fame, leading to their heartfelt reunion. The film is a charming, often witty take on the "celebrity falls for a commoner" trope, with a focus on sincerity, second chances, and the power of love to help flawed individuals grow. The ensemble cast also includes Pascale Arbillot and Alban Ivanov. Read More

• 2025
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