Released in cinemas on March 6, 2013, 20 ans d'écart, directed by David Moreau, is a charming romantic comedy starring Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney in opposite but complementary roles. The film tells the story ofAlice Lantins, an ambitious, rigid 38-year-old who needs to shed her uptight image to become editor-in-chief of a prestigious magazine. When she crosses paths with the young, spontaneous Balthazar, played by Pierre Niney, she decides to fake a love affair with him to improve her image and win the coveted promotion. 20 Years Apart promises to delight fans of romantic comedies with its light-hearted tone, endearing characters and funny situations.
20 ans d'écart will be broadcast on Max from October 10, 2024.
Synopsis: Alice Lantins is 38 years old. She's beautiful, ambitious and impeccably conscientious to the point of forgetting her private life. In short, she has everything it takes to become the next editor-in-chief of "Rebelle" magazine, except her uptight image. But when the charming young Balthazar, barely 20, crosses Alice's path, the outlook of her colleagues inexplicably changes. Realizing that she holds the key to her promotion, Alice is going to fake an unlikely romance.
Alice Lantins(Virginie Efira) is a brilliant, elegant and serious 38-year-old woman, totally dedicated to her career as a journalist. She's on the verge of becoming the next editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine, but her rigid image is holding her back. Her personal life is almost non-existent, and her excessive seriousness prevents her from blending into the trendy atmosphere of her professional circle. But this all changes when she meets Balthazar (Pierre Niney), a carefree, charming 20-year-old. After noticing that her colleagues react positively to the idea of a romance between her and this young man, Alice decides to play along. She feigns a romance with Balthazar, thinking it will boost her career. But what starts out as a manipulation to make herself look cooler gradually evolves, leading Alice into an unexpected adventure full of surprises and sentimental dilemmas.
20 Years Apart is aimedat a wide audience, especially fans of light-hearted romantic comedies, where laughter and emotion blend harmoniously. The film plays on the contrast of ages and personalities, with Virginie Efira playing a serious, ambitious woman, while Pierre Niney brings a touching freshness and insouciance to his role as a young man. This difference in age and mentality is at the heart of the film's humor and misunderstandings, but beyond the comedy, 20 Years Apart also explores deeper themes such as social pressure, intergenerational relations and the quest for identity. Those who enjoyed films such as L'Arnacœur or Coup de foudre à Notting Hill will find themselves in this funny, refreshing and moving story.
20 ans d'écart is an irresistible romantic comedy, driven by brilliant performances from Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney. Between laughs and emotional moments, this touching story of an unexpected relationship explores how age and lifestyle differences can become a source of personal enrichment. It's a film to savor for all lovers of romance and comedy, offering a perfect blend of lightness and tenderness.
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