Les Films Pelléas – “Lovers” (French Feature Film, 2020)
Production Company: Les Films Pelléas (France)
Director: Nicole Garcia
Distributor: France & International Theatrical Release
Lovers (Amants) is a French romantic thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nicole Garcia. Starring Stacy Martin, Pierre Niney, and Benoît Magimel, the story follows a passionate love triangle that spans Paris, Geneva, and the exotic setting of Mauritius. Blending romance, suspense, and drama, the film reflects Garcia’s signature auteur style and received international recognition upon release in 2020.
The inclusion of Mauritius provided an atmospheric backdrop that heightened both the romance and tension at the heart of the narrative, making the island a pivotal location in the film’s storyline.
Service Production in Mauritius
Identical Media was proud to provide local service production support for Les Films Pelléas, ensuring seamless execution in Mauritius. Our work included:
- Location scouting & permits for luxury resorts, beaches, and interiors that matched the film’s elegant aesthetic.
- Film equipment rental through Mediavision, including ARRI Alexa Mini LF systems, RED cameras, drones, grip, and lighting packages.
- Production logistics covering accommodation, catering, ground transport, and compliance for French and international crew.
- Local crew support fully integrated with the French creative team to meet auteur-driven filmmaking standards.
Our ability to deliver high-quality service production for international feature films ensured Lovers met both its creative ambitions and technical requirements on location in Mauritius.
Key Crew & Credits
- Director: Nicole Garcia
- Main Cast: Stacy Martin, Pierre Niney, Benoît Magimel
- Production Company: Les Films Pelléas (France)
- Distributor: French & International Theatrical Release
- Service Produced by: Identical Media in Mauritius
Why Mauritius for French Feature Films?
Mauritius continues to be a highly attractive location for French feature films thanks to its romantic landscapes, luxury backdrops, and strong cultural ties to Europe. Lovers qualified for the Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme, which offers up to 40% rebate on qualifying expenditures (QPE). With Identical Media overseeing service production and Mediavision supplying high-end camera, grip, and lighting equipment, the film demonstrated how Mauritius can deliver cinematic quality for international auteur-driven cinema.
