Brussels-based gross sales agent Be For Movies has secured worldwide gross sales rights to “Love Me Tender,” Anna Cazenave Cambet’s sophomore function starring Vicky Krieps, which has landed a slot within the Un Sure Regard part on the 2025 Cannes Movie Competition.
Based mostly on Constance Debré’s novel, the movie follows Clémence (Krieps), whose life is dramatically upended when her ex-husband recordsdata to strip her of custody of their son after she reveals she’s had relationships with girls. The narrative chronicles her years-long battle to defend her proper to be each a mom and a girl free to make her personal decisions.
The forged contains Antoine Reinartz, Monia Chokri, Vigo Ferrera-Redier, Aurélia Petit, Ji-min Park, and Salif Cissé alongside Krieps. The movie’s crew contains cinematographer Kristy Baboul, composer Maxence Dussere, editor Joris Laquittant, sound designer Marlette Mathieu-Goudier, casting director Youna de Peretti, and costume designer Vanessa Deutsch.
“Love Me Tender” is produced by Novoprod Cinéma, with co-production from France 2 Cinéma and Viktoria Movies. The undertaking is co-financed by France TV, Canal+, Ciné+, OCS, Région Île-de-France, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Département Lot-et-Garonne, Cinécap 8, Cinéaxe 6, Indéfilms 13, and Cofinova 21.
Cazenave Cambet graduated with honors from the celebrated La Fémis movie faculty in 2017, with Claire Denis presiding over her jury. Her debut function “Gold for Canines” was chosen for Cannes Critics’ Week in 2020 and launched in French theaters in June 2021.
“Collaborating with Anna Cazenave Cambet has been a long-held want for the reason that discovery of ‘Gold for Canines’ at Cannes Critics’ Week 2020,” mentioned gross sales agent Pamela Leu. “This new undertaking is the results of an in depth, inventive partnership with producers Raphaëlle Delauche and Nicolas Sanfaute, with whom we’re thrilled to staff up as soon as once more.”
