Get ready for a captivating reunion of cinematic talent! The creative forces behind the critically acclaimed drama 'The Eight Mountains' are back, and this time, they're bringing a steamy romantic drama to the big screen.
Italian heartthrob Luca Marinelli, along with the dynamic Belgian duo Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch, are reuniting for 'Let Love In', a film that promises to ignite passions and stir emotions. But here's where it gets intriguing: Vandermeersch and Marinelli play a couple whose love story takes a dramatic turn when an affair is exposed, threatening to tear them apart.
Felix van Groeningen, the visionary director, is at the helm of this project, co-writing the script with Vandermeersch and Anne Paulicevich. The film is currently in production in Belgium, capturing the essence of this captivating story.
The production team includes OUR Films, owned by Mediawan, in collaboration with Menuetto and Rufus, and Circle One. Additionally, the arthouse streaming giant Mubi has stepped in to support the film, along with its international sales partner, The Match Factory. This collaboration ensures that 'Let Love In' will reach a global audience.
Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix van Groeningen have a rich history of creative collaboration, having previously co-written and co-directed the Italian drama 'The Eight Mountains', which starred Marinelli and premiered at Cannes in 2022, winning the prestigious Grand Jury Prize. Vandermeersch also contributed to the screenplay for van Groeningen's Oscar-nominated film 'The Broken Circle Breakdown' in 2012.
Luca Marinelli, known for his diverse roles, recently reprised his character as the immortal fighter Nicky in Netflix's 'The Old Guard 2', alongside Charlize Theron. He also portrayed the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in Joe Wright's limited series 'Mussolini: Son of the Century'.
The producing team for 'Let Love In' includes van Groeningen, Vandermeersch, Hans Everaert, Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Mieli, and Lorenzo Gangarossa. Mubi has confirmed its distribution of the film in key territories, while The Match Factory will manage worldwide sales.
So, what do you think? Will 'Let Love In' live up to the success of 'The Eight Mountains'? And this is the part most people miss: how will the revelation of an affair impact the couple's relationship? These questions and more will be answered when the film releases. Stay tuned and share your thoughts in the comments!
