World Pride Film Screening: “Along Came Love”

In 1947, on a beach in Normandy, Madeleine, a waitress and young mother, meets François, a wealthy, and worldy student. They hit it off immediately, as though it were fate. But as their destinies intertwine, it’s obvious what Madeline wants to leave behind, while the world that François is running from is only slowly revealed.

Presented in French with English subtitles

Duration: 125 min

Watch the trailer below:

About the film: Along Came Love (Le Temps d’aimer in French) is a film directed by Katell Quillévéré, co-written by Gilles Taurand, and produced by David Thion, Justin Taurand, and Philippe Martin. The cast includes Anaïs Demoustier and Vincent Lacoste.

About the Queer Palm: Since 2010, The Queer Palm has been the LGBTQIA+ award at the Cannes Film Festival. Each year during the festival, a jury honors one short film and one feature film selected from the Cannes Official Selection and its parallel sections. These films spotlight LGBTQ+ themes, feminist perspectives, and challenge gender norms. Learn more here.

About World Pride 2025:

We are pleased to present this film in official partnership with World Pride 2025 in Washington, DC as part of the cultural programming of this celebration.

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC, a powerful milestone in the ongoing global fight for LGBTQ+ rights. As the host of WorldPride 2025, the U.S. capital will become a vibrant meeting point for voices from around the world, uniting in celebration, visibility, and advocacy. Learn more here

Security Rules: Each person attending the event must have a ticket registered in their name and a government-issued ID that matches the name on the reservation to enter the Embassy. No one will be admitted without a reservation and official ID. Due to strict security measures, please arrive on time, as doors will be closed at 7:00PM sharp. Please allow extra time for security screenings. There will be no on-site parking at the Embassy.