''To Paint or Make Love'' (french: Peindre ou faire l'amour) is a 2005 French film directed by
Arnaud Larrieu and
Jean-Marie Larrieu.
The film was nominated for the
Palme d'Or
The Palme d'Or (; en, Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It was introduced in 1955 by the festival's organizing committee. Previously, from 1939 to 1954, the festival's highest prize was the Grand Prix du Fe ...
at the
2005 Cannes Film Festival
The 58th Cannes Film Festival started on 11 May and ran until 22 May 2005. Twenty movies from 13 countries were selected to compete. The awards were announced on 21 May. The Palme d'Or went to the Belgian film '' L'Enfant'' by Dardenne brothers. ...
.
Plot
The story is about a middle-aged couple, Madeleine and William who enjoy a comfortable, orderly life. They buy a house in a scenic rural setting and this changes their lives forever. They come across a younger pair, Adam and Eva, and the couples become attracted to each other. Their love results in an exploration of erotic desires and art in the idyllic French Alps.
As this unexpected journey begins, Madeleine and William try to comprehend what is happening in their lives and the swingers' lifestyle that they have fallen into. After a time. they find that the sexual interactions are both interesting and addictive.
When Adam and Eva leave France, Madeleine and William become unsettled and decide to sell their home and join Adam and Eva on a Pacific island.
The house-for-sale advertisement attracts some interested couples to a house inspection when another couple emerges. Madeleine and William invite them to stay for dinner, which turns into an erotic adventure as it had with Adam and Eva.
Suddenly, Madeleine and William understand that they need not go to the Pacific for the lifestyle as they can find romantic interactions in their current settings. Their realization between is dramatic.
Cast
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Sabine Azéma
Sabine Azéma (born 20 September 1949) is a French stage and film actress and director.
Born in Paris, she graduated from the Paris Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
Career
Her film career began in 1975. Azéma appeared in '' A Sunday in the ...
as Madeleine
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Daniel Auteuil
Daniel Auteuil (; born 24 January 1950) is a French actor and director who has appeared in a wide range of film genres, including period dramas, romantic comedies, and crime thrillers. In 1996 he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Fest ...
as William
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Amira Casar
Amira Casar is a British-born actress who grew up in England, Ireland, and France.
Early life
Amira is the daughter of a Kurdish father and a Russian mother. She was born in London and was subsequently raised in England, Ireland, and France. Sh ...
as Eva
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Sergi López as Adam
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Philippe Katerine
Philippe Blanchard (; born 8 December 1968), known professionally as Philippe Katerine, is a French singer-songwriter, actor, director and writer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon cœur balance", "Je vous em ...
as Mathieu
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Florence Loiret Caille
Florence Loiret Caille (born 26 June 1975) is a French actress. She has appeared in more than sixty films since 1996.
Filmography
References
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1975 births
Living people
French film actresses
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as Élise
References
External links
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2005 films
2005 comedy films
2000s French-language films
Films directed by Arnaud Larrieu
Films directed by Jean-Marie Larrieu
French comedy films
2000s French films
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