Two Friends

Two Friends is a 2015 French romantic dramedy film directed by Louis Garrel in his feature debut, and co-written by Garrel and Christophe Honoré. The film is loosely based on the play The Moods of Marianne by Alfred de Musset. It was selected to screen in the International Critics' Week section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Mona, a prisoner on work release, meets Clément, a shy actor. Desperate to impress Mona, Clément recruits his extroverted friend, Abel, to help. When Mona becomes more interested in Abel, it sets off a conflict between the two friends. Meanwhile, Mona attempts to keep her past hidden. Cast Golshifteh Farahani as Mona Vincent Macaigne as Clément Louis Garrel as Abel Mahaut Adam as Colette Pierre Maillet as Le réceptionniste hôtel Rhizlaine El Cohen as La gérante Aymeline Valade as La femme station-service Release The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, during the International Critics' Week, on 18 May 2015. It was nominated for two awards, including the Golden Camera award. It was first released in French theaters on 23 September 2015.