Directed by Lola Doillon, Différente explores the themes of identity, difference and love in a romantic comedy starring Jehnny Beth, singer and actress revealed in Un amour impossible. Alongside Thibaut Evrard and Mireille Perrier, she plays Katia, a 35-year-old woman confronted with an intimate upheaval that transforms her approach to the world and her relationships. This French feature blends humor and introspection, with a sensitive look at neuroatypia and human relationships.
Différente will be released in cinemas from June 11, 2025.
The first trailer reveals the film's bittersweet tone, focusing on personal awakening and complex human relationships.
Synopsis: Katia is a brilliant 35-year-old documentary filmmaker who is singular in the way she lives her relationships, all of which are more or less chaotic. Her participation in a new report finally leads her to put her difference into words. This revelation turns an already complicated life upside down.
Différente could appeal to audiences sensitive to tales of personal introspection and self-acceptance. The film follows in the footsteps of such realistic French romantic comedies as Cédric Klapisch's Deux moi and Jean-Pierre Améris's Les Émotifs anonymes, approaching emotional relationships from the angle of singularity and neurodivergence. Audiences in search of human stories told by atypical characters will find this a touching and contemporary proposition.
Written and directed by Lola Doillon, Différente seems to draw on singular life experiences to address the social view of difference. The choice of Jehnny Beth for the lead role suggests a desire to embody a strong female figure, outside the classic norms of the romantic comedy. The film's relatively short running time of 1 hour 40 minutes promises a tight, accessible pace, focusing on the emotions and inner journey of the main character.
Différente promises to be a contemporary French romantic comedy, highlighting the journeys of women in search of meaning and acceptance. Starring Jehnny Beth in a central role, the film looks at human relationships through the lens of neurodivergence and identity. With intimate staging and writing by Lola Doillon, this feature could appeal to audiences curious about personal and contemporary stories, where difference is at last subtly portrayed.
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