My Donkey, My Lover & I

Antoinette is a teacher who plans a summer getaway with Vladimir, the father of one of her students and her secret lover. When Vladimir is forced to join his wife and daughter on a trekking trip through the Cévennes National Park in southern France, Antoinette decides to follow them. Accompanied by a donkey named Patrick, she embarks on her own journey through the landscape, leading to a confrontation with Vladimir and his family that prompts her to reflect on her life and independence.

This adventure comedy and romance was written and directed by Caroline Vignal, marking the first of two films she has directed, followed by Iris and the Men in 2023. The movie stars Laure Calamy as Antoinette, with Benjamin Lavernhe and Olivia Côte playing Vladimir and Eléonore. The production was a collaboration between Belgian and French companies, including Belga Productions and France 3 Cinéma.

The film earned 8 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is similar across platforms, with a 6.5 rating on IMDb from 4,400 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 397 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.1 based on 44 reviews.