What is Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo?
Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo is a 2019 French erotic drama directed, co-written, and produced by Abdellatif Kechiche. It functions as a sequel to the 2017 film Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno and is based on the novel La Blessure, la vraie by François Bégaudeau.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 212 minutes
- Release date
- May 23, 2019
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Quat'sous Films, Futurikon, Pathé
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo is a 2019 French erotic drama directed, co-written, and produced by Abdellatif Kechiche. It functions as a sequel to the 2017 film Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno and is based on the novel La Blessure, la vraie by François Bégaudeau. The story centers on a young screenwriter navigating a personal dilemma involving his career and his romantic life, set against the backdrop of a summer coming to a close.
The film gained cultural attention following its presentation at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It is notable for its significant length and its inclusion of explicit scenes, which have contributed to its controversial reputation. Because the film lacks an official release, it remains a subject of interest primarily for followers of independent French cinema and the director's specific stylistic approach to character-focused storytelling.
Should you watch it?
“A young screenwriter faces a difficult choice between his career and his lover as summer ends.”
- It serves as a direct narrative continuation of the 2017 film Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno.
- The screenplay is based on the novel La Blessure, la vraie by François Bégaudeau.
- The film features a returning ensemble cast from the previous entry in the series.
- The film remains unreleased and lacks an official commercial distribution path.
Watch it if you are interested in the filmography of director Abdellatif Kechiche and his ongoing adaptations of the work of François Bégaudeau.
This is a long-form drama with a three hour and thirty-two minute runtime that explores complex interpersonal relationships.
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Where can I stream this film?
There is no official streaming platform or commercial release available for this film.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is an unreleased project that remains difficult to access, making it primarily a point of interest for dedicated fans of the director.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 3 hours and 32 minutes.
Is this a standalone story?
No, it is a sequel to the 2017 film Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno and features the same cast.
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