Lover for a Day

Lover for a Day is a 2017 French drama film co-written and directed by Philippe Garrel, starring Éric Caravaca, Esther Garrel and Louise Chevillotte. It is the third and final installment in Garrel's trilogy of love, following Jealousy (2013) and In the Shadow of Women (2015). The film had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the SACD Award. Synopsis A philosophy professor named Gilles has a relationship with Ariane, who is one of his students. Gilles' daughter, Jeanne, moves in to live with them after being kicked out of her boyfriend's apartment. Cast Éric Caravaca as Gilles Esther Garrel as Jeanne Louise Chevillotte as Ariane Release The film had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2017. Shortly thereafter, Mubi acquired US, UK, and Ireland distribution rights to the film. It was released in France on 31 May 2017. The film was screened at the New York Film Festival on 10 October 2017.