Filmlovers! is Arnaud Desplechin's autobiographical exploration of cinephilia, an upbeat ode that masterfully blends documentary and fiction. The film is structured as a semi-autobiographical narrative, interwoven with the director's first-person commentary, interviews, carefully curated film clips, and re-enactments of cinephile exploits. Desplechin artfully arranges these elements to evoke cinematic memories and ignite curiosity about the medium. In the fictional segments, Paul, the protagonist, leads a cine club at school, nurturing his love for cinema. As a curator and projectionist, he conjures entire worlds through films. The documentary's highlight features interviews with anonymous moviegoers, sharing memories of their first and scariest films, repeat viewings, emotional responses, and even preferred seating. Their favorite films span from Mission Impossible (1996) to The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967). The film also offers a concise overview of film history and criticism, touching on pivotal figures and moments: Eadweard Muybridge's motion studies, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope, the Lumière brothers' groundbreaking work, and Jean-Luc Godard's revolutionary approach. It also references philosopher Stanley Cavell's insights and André Bazin's influential observations. The French title, "Spectateurs!" (spectators), underscores the film's celebration of cinema's audience dynamics and the relationship between viewers and the screen.