In cinemas this week is drama Lie With Me, a new film from Olivier Peyon that tells the story of a successful novelist Stéphane Belcourt (Guillaume de Tonquédec) who must confront the ghosts of the past when he returns to his small hometown for the first time in decades. It is adapted from Philippe Besson’s best-selling novel. Here’s the synopsis.
Invited as brand ambassador for the town’s famous cognac distillery, Stéphane is stunned to discover that one of the company’s executives is Lucas (Victor Belmondo), the son of his teenage first love Thomas (Julien De Saint Jean) This triggers for Stéphane vivid memories of their passionate but secret adolescent affair, at a time when homosexuality was kept in the shadows. As he processes the powerful emotions, Stéphane begins to repair the deep wounds of his youth, while Lucas begins to understand his father’s truth.
To celebrate the film’s release, we have an exclusive clip to share with our readers.
Lie With Me is in cinemas from this Friday (UK and Ireland), 18th August and you cab check out our exclusive clip below.
