Up For Love 2016 |work| Jun 2026

Alexandre is not portrayed as a victim, which is a significant departure from typical cinematic tropes regarding disability or dwarfism. He is wealthy, successful, and charming. However, the film reveals that his success has required him to develop a "Napoleonic" complex of competence—he must be twice as good to be considered half as equal in the dating market.

Virginie Efira does heavy lifting here. She makes Diane frustrating but never villainous. We’ve all judged a book by its cover. We’ve all cared too much about the optics of a relationship. Watching her dismantle her own snobbery is more compelling than any montage of Parisian sunsets. up for love 2016