Love (2015) is an erotic drama film written and directed by Gaspar Noé. Known for his provocative storytelling, Noé crafts an explicit and emotional exploration of love, Sєx, and regret.

The film follows Murphy (Karl Glusman), an American film student living in Paris, who wakes up to a voicemail from his ex-girlfriend’s mother, worried that her daughter, Electra (Aomi Muyock), has gone missing. This message triggers Murphy’s memories of their pᴀssionate yet tumultuous relationship. Through nonlinear storytelling, the film dives into his past, revisiting moments of intense intimacy, jealousy, and self-destruction.

Electra and Murphy’s relationship is filled with deep love but also toxicity, as their emotional highs are matched by devastating lows. Their experimentation with drugs, threesomes, and open relationships leads to complications, particularly when Murphy impregnates another woman, Omi (Klara Kristin), resulting in the ultimate collapse of his romance with Electra.

Visually, Love is known for its unfiltered and unsimulated Sєx scenes, sH๏τ in 3D, making it one of the most explicit films ever released in mainstream cinema. However, beyond the controversy, Noé explores themes of longing, memory, and how lust can both unite and destroy. The film’s cinematography, soaked in warm colors and dreamlike visuals, enhances its hypnotic atmosphere.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, Love stands out for its raw portrayal of relationships, making it a unique and divisive experience in contemporary cinema.