In a candid and lively conversation with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen, acclaimed director Chloe Robichaud opens up about the sheer fun of making Two Women, her irrepressible comedy about two mothers who refuse to settle for stagnant lives and instead chase the joy they need to feel truly alive and fulfilled.
The film, which follows its vibrant leads as they navigate desire, disconnection, and self-discovery, has been earning rave reviews for its frothy, sexy humor and full-throated embrace of female longing. Critics have called it “a comedy that would make Neil Simon proud” (Indiewire), “undeniably charming… a fun and sexy romp” (Collider), and “a titillating, vibrant send-up of societal expectations” (The Playlist). RogerEbert.com hailed it as “a frothy, sexy, thoroughly hilarious comedy,” while The Playlist noted it “pairs well with chocolate, rosé, and Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity.”
For Robichaud, the project was a dream realized on set. “Oh my God, it was so much fun,” she tells Salfen. “It was interesting because a lot of my department were female, were women. So it was a unique set, I would say. And to talk about subjects that are really about women… it was a funny script and we all got along so well.”
The intimate shooting locations—small apartments—helped foster a genuine closeness among the cast and crew. Robichaud highlights the palpable chemistry between the two lead actresses, noting how it leaps off the screen. One standout memory came during an unplanned scene in a pool involving one of the husbands and his mistress. The moment wasn’t in the original script, but Robichaud’s on-the-spot inspiration turned it into pure magic.
“She’s kind of saying, well, okay, but just so you know, I’m not really in love with you. I don’t find you attractive,” Robichaud recounts with delight. “That scene is really funny. But when we were on set being in this pool… it was just so magical and so funny. These moments are just great as a filmmaker when you can just feel that everything is coming together.”
Beyond the laughs, Robichaud hopes audiences walk away with something deeper. The film’s characters, she explains, are “disconnected from themselves and are just trying to reconnect and to break free.” While the movie is first and foremost a feel-good comedy designed to entertain, she adds: “If at the same time it encouraged you to maybe reconnect a little more with yourself, then great.”
Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
When asked what guidance she’d offer those dreaming of a career in film, Robichaud emphasizes collaboration over solo genius. “Find your people,” she says. “You’re not alone. I know it looks like a film by someone, but it’s 100 people behind a film.” Drawing from her experience at film school in Montreal, she built her creative circle through short films and long-term partnerships. “Making a film is also about relationship,” she notes. “It’s not a narcissistic job. On the contrary, it’s really a collaborative job.”
She also stresses the importance of staying present during challenging shoots. “Stay in the moment… focus back again on that specific moment that I’m shooting,” Robichaud advises. “We always find a solution.” And when uncertainty hits, lean on your team—whether the DP, actors, or art director. “Accept that sometimes you don’t know… What do you think? Because right now I’m not sure.”
See “Two Women” Now
With its sharp wit, heartfelt performances, and empowering spirit, Two Women delivers exactly what Robichaud set out to create: a hilarious, joyful ride that also invites reflection. As Salfen puts it, there’s “so much to talk about” after watching.
Don’t miss this Libidinous Québécois romp starring superb leads who light up the screen.
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Interview conducted by Paul Salfen for AMFM Magazine.
