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Synopsis

When romantic help is needed, turn to the French—just beware of the "wisdom" doled out by pretentious French directors. That's what some distressed Londoners discover in the delightful culture–clash comedy French Film. The 10–year relationship between writer Jed (Hugh Bonneville, Iris, Notting Hill) and magazine editor Cheryl (Victoria Hamilton, Scoop) hits a wall when she rejects his long–delayed marriage proposal. Meanwhile, Jed's friend Marcus (Douglas Henshall, Dorian Gray) and his alluring girlfriend Sophie (Anne-Marie Duff, Nowhere Boy) are also stuck in the doldrums. Advice for reigniting everyone's passion comes in the words and films of pompous Gallic auteur and self–appointed love expert Thierry Grimandi (soccer star Eric Cantona), the subject of Jed's next article. Getting lost in translation was never so hilarious.