Two of Us

A deeply moving story of the unshakeable love between two women. Having kept their relationship secret from family members, Nina and Madeline keep up the pretence of being neighbours, conveniently living in apartments across the hallway from each other. As they plan their move away from France to a blissful retirement in Rome an unexpected tragedy occurs, and the strength of their love is put to the test. Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier give phenomenal lead performances in this beautifully told love story.

‘Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier committed to the project at a very early stage, which allowed us to write the characters for them. I wanted Nina and Madeleine to be played by actresses who are comfortable with their age while exuding strength. I didn’t want audiences to perceive them as victims, but as heroines fighting for their love. The film tells the story of a struggle, the story of a passion that is as obstinate as it is affectionate. But that struggle is also a way to explore issues that fascinate me. How does the gaze of others influence our acts? What inner conflict roils us when confronted with that kind of censorship?’

Filippo Meneghetti, Director