What is les amants?

Les Amants is a 1958 French film directed by Louis Malle. The film tells the story of a wealthy woman named Jeanne (played by Jeanne Moreau) who finds herself bored with her life and her marriage to an older man. She begins an affair with a younger man named Bernard (played by Jean-Marc Bory) who is a petty criminal. The two meet secretly and find liberation in their illicit relationship. The film explores themes of love, desire, and the constraints of society.

Les Amants was controversial upon its release due to its frank portrayal of sexuality and its depiction of an extramarital affair. It was also praised for its technical achievement, including the use of long takes and natural lighting.

The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival and became a critical and commercial success in France and internationally. It has since been recognized as a classic of French cinema and an important work in the French New Wave movement.