The Nature of Love

Sophia, a 40-year-old philosophy professor, has been in a stable and conventional marriage to Xavier for a decade. From gallery openings to endless dinner parties, ten years have flown by. When Sophia meets Sylvain, a craftsman renovating the couple’s new country house, Sophia’s world is turned upside down. The two begin a passionate affair fueled by their irresistible physical connection. However, Sophia comes from a wealthy family of intellectuals, while Sylvain comes from a working-class family of manual workers. As they get to know each other on a deeper level, Sophia begins to question her own values after abandoning herself to her great romantic impulses. Director Monia Chokri delivers a smart and sexy romantic comedy, infusing it with spiky energy and fresh perspective, upending genre and gender conventions.

• Magalie Lépine-Blondeau : Sophia
• Pierre-Yves Cardinal : Sylvain
• Monia Chokri : Françoise
• Francis-William Rhéaume : Xavier
• Steve Laplante : Philippe
• Marie-Ginette Guay : Sylvie
• Micheline Lanctôt : Madeleine
• Guillaume Laurin : Olivier
• Linda Sorgini : Guylaine
• Mathieu Baron : Kevin
• Christine Beaulieu : Karine
• Lubna Playoust : Joséphine
• Guy Thauvette : Pierre
• Karelle Tremblay : Camélia

• Director : Monia Chokri
• Scriptwriter : Monia Chokri
• Cinematography : André Turpin
• Production Design : Colombe Raby
• First Assistant Director : Cédrick Kluyskens
• Set Decoration : Kimberley Thibodeau
• Editing : Pauline Gaillard
• Sound Design : François Grenon, Julien Roig, Olivier Guillaume
• Original Score : Emile Sornin
• Script Supervisor : Nathalie Paquette

• Theatrical Release Date : July 5, 2024
• Production Year : 2023
• Country : Canada, France
• Language : Quebec French with English subtitles
• Running Time : 111 minutes
• Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
• Projection Format : 2K DCP
• Rating : NR
• Genre : Comedy, Romance