Out of Love (2025 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founder | Nathan Ambrosioni |
| Products | Drama film |
| Parent | Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal |
Out of Love (French: Les enfants vont bien) is a French drama film set for release in 2025, both written and directed by Nathan Ambrosioni. Featuring performances by Camille Cottin, Juliette Armanet, and Monia Chokri, the narrative follows Jeanne and her sister Suzanne, whose sudden disappearance triggers a blend of family drama and thriller. The story delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the difficulties arising from unforeseen parenthood.
The film made its debut on 5 July 2025 at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was in contention for the prestigious Crystal Globe. Its French cinema release is planned for 3 December 2025, distributed by StudioCanal.
Cast
- Camille Cottin portraying Jeanne
- Juliette Armanet as Suzanne
- Monia Chokri in the role of Nicole
- Manoâ Varvat
- Nina Birman
- Guillaume Gouix
- Féodor Atkine
- Frankie Wallach
- Myriem Akheddiou
- Tania Dessources
Production
Produced through a collaboration between Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, France 2 Cinéma, and StudioCanal, the project secured pre-purchase agreements with broadcasters including Canal+ S.A., Ciné+, and France Télévisions. Principal photography commenced on 14 October 2024 and concluded on 13 December 2024.
Release
The film's first public screening occurred at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 5 July 2025, where it competed among twelve feature-length entries for the Crystal Globe. The theatrical release across France is slated for 3 December 2025.
Reception
Recognized by Vogue France as one of the twelve most eagerly awaited French films of 2025, Out of Love garnered positive critical reception at Karlovy Vary. Fabien Lemercier from Cineuropa characterized it as a "sensitive and moving film," highlighting director Nathan Ambrosioni's "subtle and poignant" storytelling, alongside notable performances by Camille Cottin and a musical score composed by Alexandre de la Baume.
Wendy Ide of ScreenDaily praised Cottin's acting and Victor Seguin’s cinematography for their ability to capture delicate emotional nuances. She described Ambrosioni's direction as a "quiet yet heartfelt exploration" of an unexpected female experience, underscored by restrained and expressive performances.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Crystal Globe Grand Prix | Out of Love | Template:Nom |
| FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition | Nathan Ambrosioni | Template:Won | ||
| Best Director Award | Template:Won |