Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno

2017 0+ France, Italy

6.5 175 min. Abdelatif Keshysh

Amin, a young and still very inexperienced screenwriter, arrives in his native town on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Warm water, hot summers and beautiful girls - that's what this area has in abundance. Amin decided to spend his vacation here to gather his thoughts, relax, and spend time with interesting people. And a Frenchman fell in love here. Fell in love with a beautiful and sweet girl named Charlotte. This summer will be unforgettable for him. In addition, Amin's script for his first work was approved by one producer and is ready to be financed. But the wife of this producer was also interested in the guy. Now not only Amin's career is at risk, but also his fate as a whole. Love, cinema or passion - what will the guy choose? Read more The film was directed by Abdelatif Keshish. He previously worked on the project "Life of Adele" (2013). The film starred: Shain Boumedin (debut), Ophelia Beau (debut), Salim Cashews ("Criminal Lovers" (1999), "Adele's Life", "Paris at Any Price" (both 2013)). The premiere of the film took place on September 7, 2017 at the International Film Festival in Venice, Italy. Film critics on the site http://www.metacritic.com rated the film 55/100, and on https://www.rottentomatoes.com they left 40% positive reviews (2/5).