Broken English (2007 film)

Broken English is a 2007 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Zoe Cassavetes. The film stars Parker Posey as Nora Wilder, a single, lonely woman in New York City, and Melvil Poupaud as Julien, a Frenchman she meets and becomes romantically involved with.

The film explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the search for love and happiness. Nora, feeling unfulfilled in her career and personal life, is encouraged by her friends to take a chance on romance. After a series of unsuccessful dates, she meets Julien, who provides a different perspective on life and love.

Broken English received positive reviews, particularly for Posey's performance and Cassavetes' direction. The film was praised for its honest and relatable portrayal of modern relationships and the challenges of finding meaning in life. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.