The Art of Love (L'art d'aimer) (L'art d'aimer)

THE ART OF LOVE (title rip by Edi)

"There's no love without music"

At the precise moment you fall in love,

a special music is produced inside us.

Like this one.

Or this one.

Or even this one.

It's different for each of us...

and can occur when least expected.

For Vanessa, it was while helping William change his bicycle wheel.

For Zoë, she thought of Jérémie while out walking.

Sometimes two people fall in love at the same time

and the two pieces of music match.

It was the case with Emmanuelle

and with Paul.

Laurent dreamed of hearing the music one day.

He longed to hear it.

Excuse me. Do you have a light, please?

He longed to hear it as he was a composer.

What could this music sound like?

He kept wondering.

He'd only ever heard snatches of it.

Two or three notes with Annabelle.

Scarcely more with Elisabeth.

His obsession was such that he tried to imagine it when he composed.

Strangely enough,

those who listened to his works recognized in them...

something they felt when they fell in love...

but which he'd never felt.

Many congratulated hit,

particularly women.

A lot of them thought that this tan's company

could take them feel deeply in love.

Yes...

many passed through his arts.

And with all his strength, each time,

he tried to love them.

He hoped he would.

But nothing.

He never heard the slightest melody.

See these white spots here?

He was still young when he fell fatally ill.

Shortly before he died,

whilst out walking alone,

he heard some music.

He never knew who his heart was in love with.

"Don't turn down what you're offered"

- You haven’t made love in a year! - Yep, a year.

At your age, that's enormous.

You should be very active.

A year at your age corresponds to 5 in the sexual calendar.

Oh, yeah?

And it's very important for your health.

Studies show that sex fortifies our organism, our brain, our mood.

Really?

It's almost a hygiene matter.

Making love makes people healthier.

And thus, reduces health budget costs.

- Meet someone. - Easier said than done.

You're in a loving relationship. It's not my fault if I'm not.

In the meantime, meet people, it'd do you good.

I can't. I'm too shy.

And I'm uncomfortable, meeting someone just for that.

- So, ask a friend. - What?

Lots of singles are sex friends. Think of the advantages.

My male friends aren't single.

Michel's with Joelle, Eric's with Mélanie...

- Tristan? - He just met someone.

Bernard's in Australia. And Jérémie's with you.

Ideally, we should share our men with our single girl friends.

You talk such nonsense.

I'm serious. I'm in favour of redistributing wealth.

You pay tax to the community to help the poor.

When you have a country house, you invite friends over.

Why not lend your guy to those who don't have one?

It should be a tradition.

But making love isn't just an ordinary act.

See it as a massage, using more than just your hands.

You don't have to love your physio for him to massage you.

Just think about it.

What'd you say if Jérémie slept with another woman?

Him sleeping with someone behind my back or because I ask him...

are two different things.

If he slept with you to do you good,

I wouldn't be jealous, I'd be proud of him.

Hello.

I asked Jérémie and he said OK.

OK to what?

- What we said: Doing you good. - But...

Listen...

Please say yes. It'll do you good.

Well...

- OK. - Great!

How are you?

I was just going to the cinema.

Jérémie.

Jérémie.

Isabelle's here.

- Hi, Isabelle. - Hi.

Well, see you later.

Back at 9. Stay for dinner.

I can't. I'm seeing my mother.

Well, I'll call you, then.

Enjoy the film.

- Want a drink? - No, thanks.

Let's go in the bedroom.

After you.

The two friends had no secrets,

but Isabelle didn't dare share her dream.

However, something very troubling happened...

I've been thinking about what you said.

How can you go a year without making love?

You're in the prime of life.

A year is enormous.

If you don't want to sleep with a stranger, ask a friend.

Isabelle listened, troubled by her words,

but above all, troubled to see her dream unfolding.

Sex friends are very common.

She pinched herself.

No, it wasn't a dream.

You can do someone good even if you love someone else.

That's friendship.

Their girlfriends don't necessarily agree.

I agree.

If Jérémie agreed to do you good, I'd be quite happy.

I'd be proud of him.

What if I asked him?

- No way. - Why not?

You're joking.

- It's embarrassing. - I'm not embarrassed.

- I am. - Up to you.

I'm sure Jérémie wouldn't mind.

- It's not done. - Why not? We're free, aren't we?

- That's not the point. It's... - It's what? Give it a try.

You look like I'm torturing you. I won't force you.

- I'm late, gotta run. Call me. - OK. Thanks.

No problem.

They never mentioned it again.

Isabelle never knew if she was right or wrong to refuse.

"Desire is fickle and dances like grass in the wind"

Hello, Jeanne.

It's Achille.

We met at Marc's party 3 months ago.

No... No, it's... I asked him for your number.

As I enjoyed our discussion, albeit short, I thought maybe...

As I'm free this weekend, we could have a drink.

Never mind. OK, well...

Some other time, huh?

Bye.

Hello, Françoise. It's Achille.

I'm calling to hear your news.

You were asleep? Well...

as it's 10 o'clock...

No, I'm sorry. Sleep tight.

'Morning.

Sorry to bother you. I live next door.

I went to get the mail, but on the way back...

the door shut in the breeze.

Could I use your phone to call a locksmith?

OK. No, it's not reinforced.

Thank you.

He has one more person to see first. Thank you.

And if you ever need anything, just knock.

Thanks, goodbye.

You're not going to wait on the landing.

You haven't lived here long. I never saw you before.

No, not even a week.

- Were you in Paris? - Oh, yes.

Not far away. 2 subway stations away.

Thanks.

The thing is, my boyfriend and I split up.

I understand. I don't suppose it can be easy for you.

Maybe not, but it's interesting.

I haven't lived alone before.

- And how does it feel? - It's good.

Well, it's still too early to say.

And it may not last long.

Maybe I'll go back to my boyfriend or...

You haven't really split up?

I don't know.

It depends. We'll have to see.

He'd like to. But I'm not sure.

It was a shock to learn he'd been cheating on me for months.

Don't look like that. It happens.

I'm a very positive person.

I think every cloud has a silver lining.

Maybe...

I haven't known enough men to...

understand being a couple.

And you know...

I have no idea what it's like physically with other men.

See what I mean?

For instance,

maybe I should have an affair.

- What do you think? - Lf you feel the need...

maybe you should listen to what's happening inside.

You think so?

I'm just saying. It's up to you.

No, you're right, I'll try.

What about you?