Guermantes

Set in Paris during the summer of 2020, this story follows a group of actors from the Comédie-Française. The troupe is rehearsing a new play based on a work by Marcel Proust when they are informed that the production has been canceled. Driven by a passion for art and the desire to remain together, the performers decide to proceed with the production regardless of the cancellation.

The film was directed and written by Christophe Honoré. Within his filmography, this production follows On a Magical Night and precedes Winter Boy. The cast features Claude Mathieu, Anne Kessler, Éric Génovèse, Florence Viala, Elsa Lepoivre, and Julie Sicard. Produced in France with support from organizations including the CNC and France Télévisions, the movie blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance over a runtime of 139 minutes.

Audience reception for the film has been mixed. It holds a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 208 votes and a rating of 5.2/10 on TMDB from 26 votes.