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Love Me Tender Opens in France to Strong Reviews for Vicky Krieps

Critics highlight Anna Cazenave Cambet’s austere, romantic approach to a custody ordeal shaped by homophobia.

Overview

  • Clémence, played by Vicky Krieps, loses custody after revealing relationships with women and is limited to supervised one-hour visits with her son.
  • Le Parisien rates the film 4 out of 5 and lists a 2h13 runtime, praising Krieps’s performance as one of her finest.
  • Le Nouvel Obs lauds an immersive style described as stripped-back yet romantic, observing the character’s daily fight to stay upright.
  • Adapted from Constance Debré’s eponymous novel, the feature is directed by Anna Cazenave Cambet, who further shapes its intimate perspective.
  • Antoine Reinartz portrays the ex-husband Laurent and Monia Chokri plays Sarah, as the film opens nationwide in French cinemas on December 10, 2025.