L' Invention de l'amour


1h 27m 2000

Brief Synopsis

In order to forget Matina, his ex-girlfriend, Antoine works relentlessly to finish his second novel. Since their break-up a year earlier, he hasn't been able to lead a normal life, choosing to indulge in a series of dead-end affairs. One day, while desperately trying to renew with Matina, Antoine is

Film Details

Also Known As
Invention de l'amour, Invention of Love, The
Genre
Romance
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Astral Films; Sodec; TTlTfilm Canada
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

In order to forget Matina, his ex-girlfriend, Antoine works relentlessly to finish his second novel. Since their break-up a year earlier, he hasn't been able to lead a normal life, choosing to indulge in a series of dead-end affairs. One day, while desperately trying to renew with Matina, Antoine is nearly run over by Charlotte, who gives him a ride home. Unlike Antoine, Charlotte lives a happy existence. She has a husband and child, and runs her own clothing boutique. However, her life changes dramatically when she begins an affair with Antoine. Into their lives and destiny enters Elisabeth, a young prostitute who believes she can retain her independence.

Film Details

Also Known As
Invention de l'amour, Invention of Love, The
Genre
Romance
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Astral Films; Sodec; TTlTfilm Canada
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 24 - September 4, 2000.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for Claude Demers.

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 24 - September 4, 2000.)

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.)