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Revenge, deception and love: Claire's digital double game reveals secrets!
Professor Claire experiences a digital identity crisis. Discover the captivating plot and effects of parasociality.
Revenge, deception and love: Claire's digital double game reveals secrets!
On December 3, 2025 the time has come: the new film “The Way You Want Me”, with the famous Juliette Binoche in the lead role, celebrates its broadcast. The French film, which will be shown not only throughout Germany but also in the original French language, gives us an exciting story about love, deception and the challenges of digital relationships. The ARD media library reports that the plot revolves around Professor Claire Millaud, who is abandoned by her younger partner Ludo. This setback leads Claire to disguise herself as a 24-year-old woman on Facebook to seek revenge in her own way.
In a surprising twist, Ludo's friend Alex falls in love with Claire's digital identity. What begins as a harmless pastime quickly develops into a passionate romance through the written exchanges between Claire and Alex. But while Claire is trapped in her lie, questions about authenticity and identity cast a shadow over the relationships forged in digital space. The mirror points out in his review that the film illuminates the boundaries between virtual and real love in an interesting way.
The influence of digital relationships
Particularly relevant in this context is research on parasociality, which is discussed in the context of social media and digital platforms. According to social psychologist Johanna Lisa Degen from the University of Flensburg, networking via social media is a growing phenomenon. Almost half of all relationships in the last five years were developed through digital channels. The daily news notes that these new forms of relationship formation also present many challenges, including internet jealousy and emotional infidelity.
Digitalization has not only changed our communication habits, but also how we experience and shape relationships. Many people now seek and find relaxation on social media, which offers security through predictable content. However, this also means that expectations of real relationships are increasingly similar to those of digital interactions, which worries psychologists. Exchanges via messenger services are becoming more and more common and mean that conflicts are rarely discussed in person.
The complex issues that “The Way You Want Me” addresses are part of a larger societal shift in our relationships. The film, directed by Safy Nebbou and written by Julie Peyr and Safy Nebbou, impressively shows how love and identity are increasingly being put to the test in the digital age. With an impressive cast including François Civil and Nicole Garcia, the film promises to provide a deep understanding of the turbulence of modern relationships.
The mix of fascination and tragedy in Claire's story is sure to captivate many viewers and make them think about their own digital experiences. The film will be available both in cinemas and via the media library in the coming weeks. It will be exciting to see what discussions he will initiate!