The Republic of Love Directed by Deepa Mehta by The Film Movement is a Must-See Says Whom You Know
Based on a novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Carol Shields, The Republic of Love is a romantic comedy about the barriers facing the lucky and the unlucky-in-love in the 21st century. Tom is a charismatic late-night radio talk show host whose unconventional upbringing has made him a little too quick to fall in love. Fay is an academic whose expectations are impossibly high as a result of the living perfection that is her parents’ marriage. The characters connect in a maze of malls, condos and family homes, underpinning the idea that ‘geography is destiny’ and that each of us has our own ‘republic’, where lives intersect. This is a movie that draws you in, and makes you really care about the characters who are brilliantly brought to life by a talented cast with wonderful cinematography. We particularly liked the shots of the subway system (a subway this clean gives the MTA something to aspire to!), the apartment views, and the overall juxtaposition of the settings was superior. Set in Toronto we believe, which seems to be a very livable city, The Republic of Love brings to the forefront many of life's problems that come up in love, and the character development is both entertaining and moving. We highly recommend The Republic of Love.
Official Selection - Toronto International Film Festival, Atlantic Film Festival