Games of Love and Chance

Courtesy French Culture  Fri, 09/05/2008 - 10:38

Inspiration comes in the form of a Marivaux play in this undisputedly genuine film by writer and director Abdellatif Kechiche.

A classic love story brilliantly updated to the high-rise projects of suburban Paris, the film follows Krimo who, after a chance encounter with the ravishing Lydia, becomes smitten and unsure of how to court her without suffering ridicule from his friends.

Games of Love and Chance won for Best Director, Best Original Writing, Best Film, and Most Promising Actress (Sara...


 

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