Synopsis
A single mother and a married man become lovers. They have pledged to see each other only for an affair and to have no hope of love, knowing well that the relationship has no future. However, they are more and more surprised by their understanding, their alchemy and the well-being of being together
Presented by the artistic team
Filmmaker
Emmanuel Mouret
He graduated from La Fémis and has since directed more than a dozen films, many of which have been screened at festivals such as Locarno or Cannes and have received nominations and César awards. Comedy and romantic drama are the common themes in his filmography, through which he speaks, naturally and fluently, about the complexity of emotional relationships. His latest films have been screened at D’A, and Diary of a Fleeting Affair was the opening film of the festival in 2023.
Filmography: La Réputation (short film, co-directed, 2024), Three Friends (2024, D'A 2025), Diary of a Fleeting Affair (2022, D'A 2023), Love Affair(s) (2020, D'A 2021), Le Consentement (short film, 2019), Lady J (Mademoiselle de Joncquières) (2018), Tout le monde a raison (short film, 2017), Aucun regret (short film, 2016), Caprice (2015), Une autre vie (2013), The Art of Love (2011), Please Please Me (2009), Shall We Kiss? (2007), Change of Address (2006), Venus and Fleur (2003), Laissons Lucie faire! (2000), Caresse (short film, 1998), Il n'y a pas de mal (short film, 1997)