Échangistes

That movie was quite intriguing. Although the title suggests that swinging is the main topic of the film, it is mostly a reflexion about infidelity. The story follows three very different couples who try swinging to fill a void in their life. That movie was shot with a shoestring budget, so purists might say that the film has low production values, uneven acting, and static camera work. But once you get past that, you embark in the story because whether you are single, have been married for 10 years, or casually dating, there will probably be something you can relate to in this film. It is actually very true to life, and that bothers viewers who are looking for Hollywood stories, or simply an escape from the daily grind. When I saw it at the movie theater with a group of friends, reactions were mixed. People who like independent films were disappointed of the lack of artistic pretension, and those who like big budget flicks are not used to "little films" like this one. But those who like a well written realistic story with characters using everyday language enjoyed that film, me included.