Most films tell such conventional stories, and play by the rules so often, that it can be thrilling to run into an exception -- a mainstream feature that takes real chances with its form and content.
The Names of Love, a French-language romantic comedy directed by Michel Leclerc, does exactly that. The characters are original creations, the likes of whom we’ve never before encountered onscreen, and the picture keeps throwing in dazzling little flashes of structural invention and wit that make it a joy to experience.
As an autobiographical film a clef co-scripted by Leclerc and romantic partner Baya Kasmi, the story opens with an initial meeting of tw...
Released:
2011
Rated:
R
Length:
102 mins