In Praise of Love
Someone we hear talking - but whom we do not see - speaks of a project which describes the four key moments of love: meeting, physical passion, arguments/separation and making up. This project is to be told through three couples: young, adult and old. We do not know if the project is for a play, a film, a novel or an opera. The author of the project is always accompanied by a kind of servant. Meanwhile, two years earlier, an American civil servant meets with an elderly French couple who had fought in the Resistance during World War II, brokering a deal with a Hollywood director to buy the rights to tell their story. The members of the old couple's family discuss heatedly questions of nation, memory and history.
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About In Praise of Love
In Praise of Love is a 2001 French-language drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The cast is led by Bruno Putzulu, Cécile Camp, Jean Davy. It has a runtime of 1h 39m.
In Praise of Love was produced by Avventura Films, Périphéria, and ARTE France Cinéma and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on May 16, 2001, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Writers
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Release date
- May 16, 2001
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Production
- Avventura Films, Périphéria, ARTE France Cinéma
In Praise of Love cast & crew
In Praise of Love was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and written by Jean-Luc Godard.
The cast features Bruno Putzulu as Edgar, Cécile Camp as Elle, Jean Davy as Grandfather, Françoise Verny as Grandmother, Audrey Klebaner as Eglantine, and Jérémie Lippmann as Perceval.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Julien Hirsch and it was produced by Alain Sarde and Ruth Waldburger.
Is In Praise of Love worth watching?
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, In Praise of Love is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of In Praise of Love
Bruno Putzulu
Edgar
Cécile Camp
Elle
Jean Davy
Grandfather
Françoise Verny
Grandmother
Audrey Klebaner
Eglantine
Jérémie Lippmann
Perceval
Claude Baignières
Mr. Rosenthal
Rémo Forlani
Mayor Forlani
Mark Hunter
U.S. Journalist
Jean Lacouture
Historian
Philippe Lyrette
Philippe, Edgar's Assistant
Bruno Mesrine
Magician
In Praise of Love — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In Praise of Love in United States?
In Praise of Love is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is In Praise of Love in?
In Praise of Love is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In Praise of Love?
In Praise of Love runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is In Praise of Love rated?
In Praise of Love is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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