The Names of Love
2010, French. Directed by Michel Leclerc.
Make love, not war
Bahia Benmahmoud, a free-spirited young woman, has a particular way of seeing political engagement, as she doesn't hesitate to sleep with those who don't agree with her to convert them to her cause - which is a lot of people, as all right-leaning people are concerned. Generally, it works pretty well. Until the day she meets Arthur Martin, a discreet forty-something who doesn't like taking risks. She imagines that with a name like that, he's got to be slightly fascist. But names are deceitful and appearances deceiving.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Names of Love is streaming on Fandor and Chai Flicks in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michel LeclercDirector
- Jacques GamblinArthur Martin
- Sara ForestierBahia Benmahmoud
- Zinedine SoualemMohamed Benmahmoud, le père de Bahia
- Jacques BoudetLucien Martin, le père d'Arthur
- Carole FranckCécile Benhmamoud, la mère de Bahia
- Michèle MorettiAnnette Martin, la mère d'Arthur
- Julia Vaidis-BogardAnnette à 30 ans
- Nabil MassadNassim
- Zakariya GouramHassan Hassini
- Adrien StocletArthur Martin adolescent
- Camille GigotArthur Martin enfant
- Laura GenovinoBahia Benmahmoud enfant
Details
- Released
- 24 November 2010
- Original title
- Le Nom des gens
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Michel Leclerc, Baya Kasmi
- Budget
- $4.6M
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The Names of Love: quick answers
Is The Names of Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 344 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Names of Love?
The Names of Love runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Names of Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Names of Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Names of Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Names of Love yet.
Which OTT platform is The Names of Love on?
The Names of Love is streaming on Fandor and Chai Flicks in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Names of Love?
If you liked The Names of Love, try Chéri, Anaïs in Love, L.A. Without a Map.
Who directed The Names of Love?
The Names of Love (2010) was directed by Michel Leclerc and stars Jacques Gamblin, Sara Forestier, Zinedine Soualem.