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The Man I Love

L'Homme que j'aime

DramaComedy
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1997-12-05
1h 27m
FR
Released
Ellipsanime Productions

About

This is a combination coming out and first love story. The swimmer and diver Lucard is interested in attractive Martin. The film follows the characters' coming out with all its difficulties, the bitter-sweet pleasures of first love and the dreadful moment when one comes down to reality and realizes that one's beloved friend has a hard way to go yet. The positive message the film tries to transmit is the somewhat common motto "Live each day of your life as if it were your last."

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About The Man I Love

This is a combination coming out and first love story. The swimmer and diver Lucard is interested in attractive Martin. The film follows the characters' coming out with all its difficulties, the bitter-sweet pleasures of first love and the dreadful moment when one comes down to reality and realizes that one's beloved friend has a hard way to go yet. The positive message the film tries to transmit is the somewhat common motto "Live each day of your life as if it were your last." Running 87 minutes.

The Man I Love Cast and Characters

The cast features Jean-Michel Portal (as Lucas), Marcial Di Fonzo Bo (as Martin), Mathilde Seigner (as Lise), Vittoria Scognamiglio (as Rose), and Jacques Hansen (as Père de Lucas). Their performances are a major reason The Man I Love has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Man I Love

The Man I Love flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Man I Love?

The Man I Love runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

Is The Man I Love good? What's the rating?

The Man I Love holds a 6.2/10 rating based on 35 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Man I Love?

The main cast includes Jean-Michel Portal, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, Mathilde Seigner, and Vittoria Scognamiglio, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Man I Love available in French?

Yes — The Man I Love was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Man I Love released?

The Man I Love was released in 1997.

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What is The Man I Love about?

The Man I Love is a Drama/Comedy film. This is a combination coming out and first love story. The swimmer and diver Lucard is interested in attractive Martin. The film follows the characters' coming out with all its difficulties, the bitter-sweet pleasures of first love and the dreadful moment when one comes down to reality and realizes that one's beloved friend has a hard way to go yet. The positive message the film tries to transmit is the somewhat common motto "Live each day of your life as if it were your last."

When was The Man I Love released?

The Man I Love was released on December 5, 1997. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Ellipsanime Productions.

Who stars in The Man I Love?

The Man I Love stars Jean-Michel Portal, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, Mathilde Seigner and Vittoria Scognamiglio. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Man I Love available in HD?

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