'Lie With Me' | release date, plot, cast, director and is the French movie worth watching
Movie name: Lie with Me
Production company: TS Productions
Date of release: 22 February, 2023
Genre: Romance/Drama
Based on: Lie with Me by Philippe Besson
Runtime: 1 hour 38 mins
What is the plot of 'Lie with Me'?
The French film 'Lie with Me' is based on the book of the same title written by Philippe Besson. 'Lie with Me' is a film based around the themes of love, lust, and old friendships, with the characters trying to grasp the life they have left.
'Lie with Me' follows the life of Novelist Stephane Belcourt who returns to his hometown after a very long time, and runs and is forced to face memories that he had once left behind, and supposedly moved away from, but never moved on from.
Belcourt comes to face with the son of the first love he ever had, Thomas Andrieu. 'Lie with Me,' while set in the present, does take the viewers to the past with the assistance of flashbacks, letting everyone catch a glimpse of Belcourt's first love and a beautiful romance.
Who stars in 'Lie with Me'?
Guillaume de Tonquedec as Stephane Belcourt
Guillaume de Tonquedec will be at the center of 'Lie with Me' as he plays the role of the titular character, Stephane Belcourt.
Tonquédec won the Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'What's in a Name?' 2013, making it one of his most noteworthy performances, however, he has been credited with several more French films and shows over the years.
Victor Belmondo as Lucas Andrieu
Victor Belmondo plays an important role in 'Lie with Me' as, Lucas Andrieu, the first person who brings up some special memories for the protagonist.
Belmondo has appeared in films like 'Fly Me Away' and is also known for being the grandson of the famous Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Jeremy Gillet as young Stephane Belcourt
As mentioned before, flashbacks will be an important part of 'Lie with Me' as they showcase different parts of the protagonist's childhood and the memories that he carries with him.
Jeremy Gillet is set to play the role of a young Stephane Belcourt, and is also known for his work in 'A Very Ordinary World.'
Julien de Saint-Jean as Thomas Andrieu
Julien de Saint-Jean is an important part of the flashbacks when it comes to 'Lie with Me,' and he plays the role of Thomas Andrieu in the French will.
Julien de Saint-Jean is also known for his work in films like 'A Propos de Nous' and 'Lost Boys.'
Who is the director of 'Lie with Me'?
'Lie with Me' is directed by Olivier Peyon. Peyon is a French screenwriter and film director, who has worked on short films and feature films since 1996.
Some of his most recent work apart from 'Lie with Me' includes 'Tokyo Shaking' and ' En route pour la medaille Fields.'
Is 'Lie with Me' worth watching?
'Lie with Me' is for people of all genders and age groups. This coming-of-age film tells the story of love, friendship, and everything in between.
'Lie with Me' is also an important watch as it portrays the gentle and harsh contrast of LGBTQ romance which isn't always easy to reflect in films, but 'Lie with Me' does it perfectly.
Trailer of 'Lie with Me'