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Mourad Winter’s 'L’Amour c’est surcoté' Debuts in French Cinemas to Critical Acclaim

The romantic comedy, adapted from Winter’s 2021 novel, blends heartfelt storytelling with incisive humor, redefining the French rom-com genre.

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Overview

  • The film, which premiered at the Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez in January 2025, is now playing in cinemas across France as of April 23, 2025.
  • Hakim Jemili and Laura Felpin star as Anis and Madeleine, whose chemistry has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
  • The story follows Anis, a man grappling with emotional barriers and past loss, as he navigates a budding relationship with Madeleine.
  • Critics highlight the film’s fresh humor, rooted in stand-up comedy, and its deconstruction of cultural clichés, offering a generational perspective on love.
  • Produced by ICONOCLAST and adapted from Winter’s bestseller, the film is seen as a revitalizing force for the French romantic comedy genre.