The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Nature of Love” showing July 19-24 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

Sophia, a philosophy professor, has been in a stable and conventional marriage to Xavier for a decade. When Sophia meets Sylvain, a craftsman renovating the couple’s new country house, they begin a passionate affair.

Director Monia Chokri delivers a smart and sexy romantic comedy outline and infuses it with spiky energy and fresh perspective, upending genre (and gender) conventions.

“A romantic comedy as sharp and perceptive as it is funny. A deft, sexy and slightly spiteful examination of romantic passion in a real-world environment.” — Wendy Ide, Screen Daily

“A sexy, funny treat. Monia Chokri´s delightful new film is impeccably cast. Magalie Lépine Blondeau is wonderful.” — Catherine Bray, Variety

“Immensely charming and warm ... Sexy when it needs to be, smart at other times, and even silly as well, making for an excellent blend.” — Jason Gorber, RogerEbert.com

“This clever film hasn't left my mind since watching, another intriguing Cannes discovery this year that will certainly make a mark within the rom-com subgenre.” — Alex Billington, FirstShowing.net

“The Nature of Love” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres July 19-24. Showtimes will be Friday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, July 21 and 22 at 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23 and 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.