08/06/2018 - François Damiens, Maleaume Paquin, Andre Dussollier, Ludivine Sagnier and Laetitia Dosch are all due to star in this The Film production

Actors François Damiens and Maleaume Paquin

Filming will kick off on Of Love and Lies [+see also:
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Written by Julien Rappeneau (nominated for a César for Best Screenplay in 2005 for 36 [+see also:
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Produced by Michael Gentile for The Film (which was also involved in Julien Rappeneau's debut), Of Love and Lies will be co-produced by France 2 Cinéma and the Belgian outfit Scope Pictures. Pre-purchased by France 2, Canal+ and OCS, the feature film is also being supported by Sofica Cofimage. Filming is due to take place from 11 June to 3 August in Ile-de-France. French distribution and international sales will be revealed at a later date.

The Film also screened Joueurs [+see also:
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interview: Julie Delpy, Dany Boon
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interview: Fabrice du Welz
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(Translated from French)