Conversations with Other Women (2005)

Director:

Hans Canosa

Writer:

Gabrielle Zevin (writer)

Release Date:

7 June 2006 (France)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

there are two sides to every love story

Plot:

When a man and woman flirt with each other at a wedding reception, the sexual tension seems spontaneous. As they break from the party to a hotel room, the flirtation turns into a night filled with passion and remorse.

Plot Keywords:

Wedding | Memory | Ex Wife | Female Nudity | Split Screen

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Aaron Eckhart	...	Man
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Woman
Yury Tsykun	...	Bartender at Wedding
Brian Geraghty	...	Groom
Brianna Brown	...	Bride
Thomas Lennon	...	Videographer
Erik Eidem	...	Young Man
Nora Zehetner	...	Young Woman
David Franklin	...	Bartender in Bar
Olivia Wilde	...	Bridesmaid
Cerina Vincent	...	Sarah the Dancer
Philip Littell	...	Jeffrey the Cardiologist
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Will Carter	...	Wedding DJ
Madison Davenport	...	British Girl
Hadley Dion	...	Gwen (Daughter)
Emily Fernandez	...	Girl on Street
Jennifer Herzog	...	Girl on Street
Rozanne Sher	...	Girl on Street

Also Known As:

Conversation(s) with Other Women (Australia)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexual content.

Runtime:

84 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:M18 | Ireland:16 | South Korea:18 | UK:15 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Gordonstreet Pictures

Trivia:

The final shot in the movie was the only one captured with a single camera. Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter were shot in the back of one taxi on set. In post production, the shot was digitally divided in two; digital movement was added for each car and two separate background plates were composited to create the illusion of different taxi interiors.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Man: Wish me luck.

Movie Connections:

Featured in 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Le Plus Beau du Quartier

Highly recommended for lovers of character development and exploring life's complexities

This movie's character development runs more like a play than a film and contains really excellent performances by Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Eckhart. I was initially worried the split-screen effect would be distracting and irritating, however, not so! Splitting the screen allows the viewer to watch each actors performance in more depth, see bits and pieces from the past, as well as what the characters each might be imagining. I'll avoid spoiling any plot details, but will say the performances really do justice to the complexities of romantic relationships. Highly recommended for lovers of character exploration and exploring life's complexities.