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Speak to Me of Love (Parlez-moi d'amour) is a 2002 French motion picture. It is the first feature-length motion picture that actress Sophie Marceau directed. A story of the breakup of a long-term relationship, it is said to mirror her own life.
[edit] Primary cast:
- Judith Godrèche - Justine
- Niels Arestrup - Richard
- Anne Le Ny - Amélie
- Laurence Février : Justine's mother
- Jean-Marie Frin : Justine's father
[edit] Award wins
[edit] Storyline
In the film, Justine and Richard's 15-year relationship ends in separation due to irreconcilable differences with Justine maintaining custody of their three boys. Her new life means having to deal with being a single parent but at the same time, she comes to terms with her own parents' divorce and finds a common bond with her long-suffering mother. Richard, a renowned author, deals with the situation by devoting all his attention to his writing. Both are forced to confront their uncertain futures, while examining what led to their marriage breakdown.
