LOVE ME TENDER

Based on the bestselling novel byin London Anna Cazenave Cambet's moving drama LOVE ME TENDER follows Clémence (Vicky Krieps; Phantom Thread, Corsage, Father Mother Sister Brother), who finds herself fighting an unjust system that demands she prove she's fit to mother her own child—simply because of who she loves. The film premiered to great acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival and had its UK Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, the film will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 7th August.

Clémence (Vicky Krieps) has built a careful life: after leaving her career as a lawyer to become a writer, she has an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, Laurent (Antoine Reinartz), and they share custody of their son, Paul. But when she falls in love with Sarah (Monia Chokri) and finally begins living as her authentic self, Laurent files for sole custody of Paul.

Led by a captivating performance from Vicky Krieps, LOVE ME TENDER is a powerful and deeply affecting story of motherhood, desire, and one woman's fight to live—and love—on her own terms.

There is a Special Preview Q&A screening at Curzon Bloomsbury in London with leading actress Vicky Krieps on Thursday 30th July, 6pm.

LOVE ME TENDER is released in UK & Irish cinemas 7th August 2026

Certificate TBC / Running time 134 Minutes

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