IMDb 6.1 2020 HD

A Friendly Tale…

A Friendly Tale…

2020
Comedy
104 min NR France
5.789 / 10
6.1 IMDB

Lea and her husband Marc have known Francis and his wife Karine for a very long time. Over the years, each one of them has been assigned a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Daniel Cohen
Starring
Bérénice Bejo / Vincent Cassel / Florence Foresti / François Damiens / Frédéric Deleersnyder / Alexis Corso / Aliocha Itovich / Keren-Ann Zajtelbach

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking nuanced subtle realistic intimate dramatic character-driven engaging quiet complex observational

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The premise of 'A Friendly Tale...' is immediately intriguing: what happens when one friend's meteoric rise disrupts the comfortable equilibrium of a long-standing group? Bérénice Bejo delivers a compelling performance as Lea, navigating the complexities of her newfound…

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Julian Croft
Apr 4, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly insightful look at how success can redefine the boundaries of friendship, 'A Friendly Tale...' is a masterclass in subtle character exploration. Bérénice Bejo is outstanding as Lea, whose literary breakthrough becomes a fascinating disruptor of her…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'A Friendly Tale...' is a character-driven piece that examines the undercurrents of long-term friendships when one member achieves significant success. Bérénice Bejo shines as Lea, the newly acclaimed author whose achievement ripples through her social circle. Vincent Cassel,…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the quiet dramas unfolding within the seemingly ordinary. 'A Friendly Tale...' posits that the greatest upheavals can stem from the most personal victories. The casting is superb, with Bérénice Bejo delivering a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A study in the subtle tremors that can shake even the most steadfast friendships, 'A Friendly Tale...' offers a thoughtful, if occasionally understated, exploration of success's impact. Bérénice Bejo and Vincent Cassel anchor the film with quiet intensity…

FAQs

The film appears to depict Lea and Marc's decades-long friendship with Francis and Karine as a carefully balanced ecosystem. Over time, each individual has settled into a specific role within the group. The narrative hinges on how Lea's sudden literary success disrupts this delicate equilibrium. It suggests that the established comfort and predictable nature of their relationships are challenged, leading to an exploration of how deeply ingrained social structures can be affected by external factors, even within close bonds.