Three Friends (French: Trois amies) is a 2024 French romantic comedy drama film directed by Emmanuel Mouret, co-written with Carmen Leroi. It stars Camille Cottin, Sara Forestier, and India Hair as a trio of women with differing philosophies about romantic relationships.
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2024, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. It was theatrically released in France by Pyramide Distribution on 6 November.
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Premise
Joan turns to her close friends Rebecca and Alice after the disappearance of Victor, her ex-lover and the father of her child. Meanwhile, Rebecca begins an affair with Alice's partner.
Cast
Camille Cottin as Alice
Sara Forestier as Rebecca Maillard
India Hair as Joan Belair
Vincent Macaigne as Victor Harzouian
Damien Bonnard as Thomas Duval
Grégoire Ludig as Éric
Éric Caravaca as Stéphane Leroi
Brice Fournier as Estate Agent
Production
Principal photography began in late September 2023 and continued until November of that year.
Release
Three Friends premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2024. It was featured in the Limelight section of the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam to be screened in February 2025.
Reception
Box office
It grossed $2.9 million at the worldwide box office, including $2 million only in France.
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 82% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10.