L’Ami de mon amie (1987), directed by Éric Rohmer, is a light and charming romantic comedy that is part of his Comedies and Proverbs series. Set in the modern, geometric suburbs of Cergy-Pontoise, the film follows the romantic entanglements of four young friends: Blanche, Léa, Fabien, and Alexandre.
Blanche, shy and reserved, is drawn to the confident and charming Alexandre, while her outgoing friend Léa is dating the sporty and dependable Fabien. Through a series of misunderstandings and coincidences, the characters exchange partners, revealing their true feelings and desires. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human relationships with Rohmer’s signature subtlety and wit.
