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From one of France's most original and stylish filmmakers, Christophe Honoré comes Love Songs. A modern-day musical told through unforgettable songs sung entirely by the cast and scored by Alex Beaupain, the film has overjoyed audiences at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals.

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More about the Movie: In the hope of sparking their stalled relationship, Ismael (Louis Garrel of Dans Paris and The Dreamers) and Julie (Ludivine Sagnier of Swimming Pool) enter a playful yet emotionally laced threesome with Alice (Clotilde Hesme of Regular Lovers.) When tragedy strikes, these young Parisians are forced to deal with the fragility of life and love. For Ismael, this means negotiating through the advances of Julie's sister (Chara Mastroianni of Persepolis) and a young college student (Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet of Strayed); one of which may offer him redemption.

"I have always loved musical comedies, especially the George Cukor ones," the writer/director says through a translator. "'But Love Songs' isn't really inscribed in that tradition. It's a sung film that falls in the tradition of realism. Of course, the first reference is to Jacques Demy's 'Umbrellas of Cherbourg,' but I think even Demy is more of a subterranean level of influence."

Continuing Honore adds, "The whole process of making this film was very speedy," he says. Cast last November, the actors recorded the songs in a studio in December, and then shot the film during 30 days in January. "That's how it is in France. You either take three years to get together the budget, or you just make the film with a ridiculously low amount of money. But these constraints inspire me." [ more from INDIEwire ]

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written by oilgun, March 28, 2008
I just watched the trailer for this film and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! I love Louis Garrel, he's such a wonderful and compelling actor. Also, THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG is one of my all-time faves.
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written by Jaden @ Screenwriting for Hollywood, April 02, 2008
Emmmm mmmm... Oui! Looking forward to it.

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