Lie with Me
Arrête avec tes mensonges
Synopsis
An author returns to his hometown of Cognac for the first time in 35 years to help promote a distillery. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing back to him: irrepressible attraction, bodies becoming one in the heat of desire, a passion that can never be revealed… His first love’s name was Thomas. They were 17.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-16
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Guillaume de Tonquédec
Stéphane Belcourt
Victor Belmondo
Lucas Andrieu
Guilaine Londez
Gaëlle Flamand
Jéremy Gillet
Stéphane Belcourt (Young)
Julien de Saint Jean
Thomas Andrieu
Pierre-Alain Chapuis
Mr. Dejean
Cyril Couton
The Bookstore Owner
Marilou Gallais
Lucas' Grandmother
Doriane Chastanet
Nadine
Laurence Pierre
Ms. Dejean
Dominique Courait
Thierry
Julie Pépin Lehalleur
The Cellar Guide
Guillaume Le Doner
The Mixologist
Sophie Fougère
The Prefect
David Olivier Fischer
The Prefect's Husband
Jean-Francois Toulouse
Mr. Debauches
Laurence Macaire
Ms. Debauches
Davide Grody
American Importer
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$636K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Peyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Cécilia Rouaud, Olivier Peyon, Philippe Besson, Vincent Poymiro, Arthur Cahn
- Original Title
- Arrête avec tes mensonges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $636K
- Production Studios
- TS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Peyon
Cécilia Rouaud, Olivier Peyon, Philippe Besson, Vincent Poymiro, Arthur Cahn
Martin Rit
Damien Maestraggi
Gilles Sacuto, Anthony Doncque, Miléna Poylo
Department Leadership Roster
Cécilia Rouaud
Writer
Olivier Peyon
Writer
Vincent Poymiro
Writer
Gilles Sacuto
Producer
Olivier Peyon
Director
Martin Rit
Director of Photography
Anthony Doncque
Producer
Miléna Poylo
Producer
Damien Maestraggi
Editor
Oriol Nogues
Costume Design
Arthur Cahn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Sexuality • Threat
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lie with Me
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What is Lie with Me about?
An author returns to his hometown of Cognac for the first time in 35 years to help promote a distillery. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing back to him: irrepressible attraction, bodies becoming one in the heat of desire, a passion that can never be revealed… His first love’s name was Thomas. They were 17.
Who directed Lie with Me?
Lie with Me was directed by Olivier Peyon.
Who stars in Lie with Me?
The principal cast of Lie with Me includes Guillaume de Tonquédec, Victor Belmondo, Guilaine Londez, Jéremy Gillet, Julien de Saint Jean.
When was Lie with Me released and how long is it?
Lie with Me was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lie with Me?
Lie with Me had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $636K at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is Lie with Me based on a book or true story?
Lie with Me is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philippe Besson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lie with Me?
Lie with Me holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).