French cinema is set to welcome a new romantic drama set against the world of elite sport. Directed by photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti, Forty Love will hit cinemas on November 25, 2026. This debut feature brings together on screen Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet, Benjamin Voisin, Catherine Deneuve and Romeo Beckham in a story where competitive sport blends with emotional upheaval.
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The film follows Sacha Gallo, a 21-year-old tennis prodigy who has dedicated his life to the sport. Trained since childhood by his father, he dreams of winning a major Paris tournament. But the arrival of a new rival will upend everything he thought he knew about competition and about himself. Facing this unexpected opponent, Sacha discovers another kind of challenge: love. Framed as a romantic drama with thriller undertones, Forty Love explores the ties between ambition, desire and identity in the demanding world of professional tennis.
Forty Love
Film | 2026
Release in theaters: November 25, 2026
Romantic drama | Running time: TBC
By Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Pix by Pierre-Ange Carlotti
Starring Paul Kircher, Benjamin Voisin, Catherine Deneuve, Guillaume Canet, Romeo Beckham
Nationality: France
Distributor: StudioCanal
Rating: Suitable for all audiences with a warning
In his feature directorial debut, Pierre-Ange Carlotti brings to the screen a visual language honed in fashion, collaborating with houses like Saint Laurent, Vetements and Jimmy Choo. The filmmaker intends to probe “the fuzzy line between ambition, performance and intimacy” in a narrative set amid the tennis courts, the Côte d’Azur, and the arena of top-tier competition.
If Romeo Beckham grabs attention with his film debut, Forty Love bets mainly on a solid cast. Alongside Catherine Deneuve and Guillaume Canet, Paul Kircher and Benjamin Voisin spearhead this sentimental-sports drama among the French films to watch at the end of the year.
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Dramas to see at the cinema: intense emotions and stories
