Certified Copy is a 2010 romantic drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film stars Juliette Binoche and William Shimell in lead roles. The story revolves around a middle-aged English writer named James Miller (Shimell), who visits Tuscany to promote his latest book. He meets a French antique dealer named Elle (Binoche) and they strike up a conversation.
Elle convinces James to join her on a road trip to the picturesque village of Lucignano. During their journey, they discuss various topics related to love, art, and relationships. Along the way, they encounter several people who mistake them for a married couple.
At one point, Elle suggests that they act like they are a couple, and they begin to play along. Their false relationship becomes more and more intense and emotionally charged, blurring the boundaries between reality and fiction.
As they spend more time together, James and Elle begin to reveal their true feelings and emotions, creating a complex and layered narrative. The film explores themes of love, identity, and authenticity in a subtle and nuanced way.
Certified Copy was acclaimed for its inventive and challenging storytelling approach, featuring long, uncut takes and a naturalistic style. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010, where Binoche won the Best Actress award for her performance.