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Dark Love Unveiled in Quillévéré's Poignant Film

5/30/2025

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Katell Quillévéré’s poignant film, Along Came Love, delves into the dark side of love as it follows Madeleine, a single mother in post-WWII Brittany. Her marriage to François, a gay man concealing his true self, unravels amidst societal stigma and hidden truths. Inspired by Quillévéré's grandmother, the film hits UK cinemas on May 30.

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Story summary

Katell Quillévéré’s poignant film, Along Came Love, delves into the dark side of love as it follows Madeleine, a single mother in post-WWII Brittany. Her marriage to François, a gay man concealing his true self, unravels amidst societal stigma and hidden truths. Inspired by Quillévéré's grandmother, the film hits UK cinemas on May 30.