Forever Young

Set in the late 1980s, this comedy drama follows four twenty-year-olds named Stella, Victor, Adèle, and Etienne. After passing the entrance exams for a prestigious acting school at the Théâtre des Amandiers in Nanterre, the group enters a formative period of their lives. While they pursue their theatrical ambitions, they immerse themselves in romance, passion, and excess. This period of exploration eventually leads the friends toward a significant turning point and their first experiences with tragedy.

The film was directed by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Noémie Lvovsky and Agnès de Sacy. The cast features Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Sofiane Bennacer, Clara Bretheau, and Noham Hedjem, with Louis Garrel and Micha Lescot appearing as Patrice Chéreau and Pierre Romans. A total of 43 actors are credited in the production, which was produced by companies including ARTE France Cinéma and Ad Vitam Production in France and Italy.

Released in November 2022, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 from 1,900 votes on IMDb and a 6.4/10 rating from 173 votes on TMDB.