Directed by Julien Hilmoine, (French title: La Nuit aux Amants ) is an intimate, erotic French drama released in 2021. The film explores the profound connection that can form between two people in a single night of vulnerability and desire. Plot Overview

The story begins at a bachelor party by the sea. (played by Schemci Lauth), who is set to be married in just one week, finds himself tied up on a beach as a prank by his friends. He is discovered and untied by Axelle (played by Laura Müller), an old schoolmate who has secretly harbored feelings for him for years.

What follows is a raw, 88-minute encounter between the waves and cliffs. The two spend the night together, engaging in deep conversations about life, love, and their personal fears. Despite Axelle's long-held disbelief in pleasure, they find an unconditional, intense connection that challenges their existing visions of the future. Cast and Creative Team The Night Belongs to Lovers (2021) - Letterboxd