Filmlovers!

Filmlovers! is a French drama that explores the experience of attending movie theaters and the evolution of a lifelong passion for cinema. The story follows Paul Dédalus, tracing his progression from a young spectator to a dedicated cinephile and eventually a director. Through a blend of fiction, documentary elements, and personal memories, the narrative examines the creative development of the protagonist and pays tribute to the history of film by referencing figures such as Thomas Edison, Eadweard Muybridge, and the Lumière brothers.

Arnaud Desplechin directed and wrote the film, which follows his previous works The Beloved, Deception, and Brother and Sister. It precedes his 2025 production Two Pianos. The cast features Louis Birman as the six-year-old Paul, alongside Dominique Païni, Clément Hervieu-Léger, Françoise Lebrun, Sandra Laugier, and Olga Milshtein. The production involved 30 credited cast members and 59 crew members, with companies including ARTE France Cinéma and Scala Films.

The film has received a modest reception from its limited audience on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 22 votes.