Pom Klementieff, originally from France, has spent the last decade acting primarily in Hollywood productions. Known for her role as Mantis in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and her appearance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, she recently accepted a leading role in a French film, marking her return to French cinema. This shift occurred while she was re-shooting scenes for the high-energy thriller, offering her a chance to reconnect with her beginnings in the film industry.
Starring as Romy in Guillaume Nicloux’s Mi Amor
Klementieff took on the lead role of Romy, a touring disc jockey, in Mi Amor, directed by Guillaume Nicloux. The film is set in the Canary Islands and co-stars Benoît Magimel. As the film premieres at the Rotterdam Film Festival, the actress reflects on this new phase in her career.
I had forgotten that French part of me, which is a big part of me, of course. So it was beautiful to get back to a French movie, and to do so with such a talented director whom I have admired for many years.
— Pom Klementieff, Actress
Her role as Romy allowed Klementieff to explore a complex character in depth. She expressed appreciation for the opportunity to portray a lead, highlighting the creative freedom it offered.
It was also interesting being the lead role. You get to explore so many facets of the character and to really dance with the idea of the character.
— Pom Klementieff, Actress
Plot Focuses on Mystery and Tension in the Canary Islands
The movie follows a French DJ on tour in the Canary Islands who confronts a troubling silence and deceit from locals and officials after her best friend disappears. Faced with this challenge, the protagonist pursues her own investigation to unravel the mystery.
A French DJ on tour in the Canary Islands must navigate a web of silence and deception from locals and officials when her best friend vanishes, forcing her to take the investigation into her own hands.
— Mi Amor Synopsis
Upcoming Release and Significance for Klementieff
Mi Amor is scheduled for release in French theatres on May 6. For Pom Klementieff, returning to French cinema carries emotional and professional significance, as it allows her to revisit her cultural roots and showcase her talents in new depths. This film may signal further projects reconnecting her with the French film industry while maintaining her growing presence internationally.
