The Nature of Love
Simple comme Sylvain
Synopsis
Sophia is a philosophy professor in Montreal and has lived as a couple with Xavier for 10 years. Sylvain is a carpenter in the Laurentians and must renovate their country house. When Sophia meets Sylvain for the first time, it’s love at first sight. Opposites attract, but can it last?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-03
Top Cast
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Magalie Lépine-Blondeau
Sophia
Pierre-Yves Cardinal
Sylvain
Francis-William Rhéaume
Xavier
Monia Chokri
Françoise
Steve Laplante
Philippe
Marie-Ginette Guay
Sylvie
Micheline Lanctôt
Madeleine
Guillaume Laurin
Olivier
Linda Sorgini
Guylaine
Mathieu Baron
Kevin
Christine Beaulieu
Karine
Lubna Playoust
Joséphine
Johanna Toretto
Vanessa
Jordan Arseneault
Drew
Guy Thauvette
Pierre
Ève Aubert
Serveuse bar
Lila Sofia Houle
Carolane
Zack Charbonneau
Jayden
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monia Chokri
- Screenplay & Story
- Monia Chokri
- Original Score
- Emile Sornin
- Original Title
- Simple comme Sylvain
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Metafilms, MK Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monia Chokri
Monia Chokri
Emile Sornin
André Turpin
Pauline Gaillard
Sylvain Corbeil, Nancy Grant, Nathanaël Karmitz, Elisha Karmitz, Philippe Lombart
Department Leadership Roster
Sébastien Rouleau
Stunt Coordinator
Emile Sornin
Original Music Composer
Monia Chokri
Director
Sylvain Corbeil
Producer
Colombe Raby
Production Design
Guillaume Laflamme
Costume Design
Nancy Grant
Producer
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Pauline Gaillard
Editor
Nathanaël Karmitz
Producer
Elisha Karmitz
Producer
Monia Chokri
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nature of Love
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What is The Nature of Love about?
Sophia is a philosophy professor in Montreal and has lived as a couple with Xavier for 10 years. Sylvain is a carpenter in the Laurentians and must renovate their country house. When Sophia meets Sylvain for the first time, it’s love at first sight. Opposites attract, but can it last?
Who directed The Nature of Love?
The Nature of Love was directed by Monia Chokri.
Who stars in The Nature of Love?
The principal cast of The Nature of Love includes Magalie Lépine-Blondeau, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Francis-William Rhéaume, Monia Chokri, Steve Laplante.
When was The Nature of Love released and how long is it?
The Nature of Love was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Nature of Love make at the box office?
The Nature of Love grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Nature of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nature of Love was composed by Emile Sornin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nature of Love?
The Nature of Love holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).