French and Fabulous (16 titles)
83.6% from 11 members
Etre Et Avoir
A beautiful documentary about children finding their place in the world and the adults who help prepare them for life after school. Could also be known as "JoJo's Film". The little boy with the paint-stained hands on the dvd cover steals the show!
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Etre Et Avoir
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: George Lopez
Director: Nicholas Philibert
Certificate:
At a rural school in the Auvergne region of France, teacher Georges Lopez presides over a class of thirteen children, ages 4 to 11. Lopez teaches the different age groups separate lessons, making rounds to ensure that each child understands the task at hand--whether it is coloring a picture, ..read more »
69%
from 12,683 members
Three Colours Trilogy
Juliette Binoche is the epitome of style and grace whenever she appears on screen but Three Colours: Blue contains a particularly affecting performance. I cannot recommend this film (and the collection) enough... amazing.
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Three Colours Trilogy
(4 discs)
on DVD
(1993)
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Regent, Florence Pernel
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
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Featuring Kieslowski's trilogy of 'Three Colours Blue', 'Three Colours White' and 'Three Colours Red'. Also includes "I'm So-So..."
68%
from 19,027 members
The Chorus
The story is nothing new -- a teacher faces the daunting task of teaching a class of unteachable kids -- but the music is beautiful. An uplifting film.
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The Chorus
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Gerard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad
Director: Christophe Barratier
Certificate:
A memorable entry in the genre of inspirational pedagogical films, THE CHORUS is an uplifting tale of a masterful teacher who put his heart into his work and changed the lives of his students forever. With a soundtrack of boys' singing, the lovely music of this film is the glue that will stick to ..read more »
76%
from 16,592 members
Hidden
I loved this film. An interesting premise with unrelenting tension. Starring the wonderful Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuill. One of the best films... ever.
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Hidden
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Juliette Binoche, Annie Girardot
Director: Michael Haneke
Certificate:
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A married couple are terrorised by a series of videotapes planted on their front porch.
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from 25,439 members
36
Another stylish and tense thriller from France. It arrived in British cinemas around the same time as Hidden -- a great double feature.
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36
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Gerard Depardieu, Valeria Golino
Director: Olivier Marchal
Certificate:
In the underbelly of the Parisian criminal world, the Police are frustrated by a gang committing a series of violent robberies. Leo Vrinks and Denis Klein are two cops seeking promotion and the imminent departure of the Chief sets the scene for them to compete for the vacant throne. Their ..read more »
68%
from 10,725 members
The Girl On The Bridge
Daniel Auteuill (again!) and Vanessa Paradis star in this dark comedy. Worth a look for the black and white photography alone.
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The Girl On The Bridge
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Vanessa Paradis, Daniel Auteuil, Mireille Mosse
Director: Patrice Leconte
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In his magical, erotic eighteenth feature, French director Patrice Leconte (RIDICULE, MONSIEUR HIRE) captivates viewers from the first elegant black and white frame. In the prologue, fragile beauty Adele (Vanessa Paradis) recounts her wayward, sadly promiscuous past in a comically matter-of-fact ..read more »
67%
from 3,973 members
Angel-A
Just finished watching this having missed it at the cinema. A lovely story, beautifully shot.
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Angel-A
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Serge Riaboukine, Jamel Debbouze, Gilbert Melki
Director: Luc Besson
Certificate:
ANGEL-A follows self-described liar and shady businessman Andre (Jamel Debbouze), who is down on his luck and owes Parisian gangsters money. In a desperate and weak state, Andre finds himself on the edge of one of the City of Light's majestic bridges, ready to plunge into the river below. After one ..read more »
68%
from 6,197 members
Belleville Rendez-vous
I love the style of animation in this film.
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Belleville Rendez-vous
on DVD
(2003)
Director: Sylvain Chomet
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In this animated French film, a boy named Champion trains relentlessly for the Tour de France, with the help of his loyal grandmother and overweight dog, Bruno (who loves to bark at passing trains). When the big race comes, Champion and a few of his fellow racers are kidnapped by some thugs who ..read more »
70%
from 14,821 members
Diva
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Diva
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Richard Bohringer, Dominique Pinon, Wilhelmenia Fernandez
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
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Jean-Jacques Beineix's debut film is a stylish, hilarious, and audacious thriller that had many critics comparing Beineix's innovative technique to that of Orson Welles at the time of the film's release. DIVA stars Frederic Andrei as Jules, a young Parisian messenger who is obsessed with a ..read more »
67%
from 2,110 members
Cyrano De Bergerac
Ahhh, so romantic...
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Cyrano De Bergerac
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Gerard Depardieu, Jacques Weber, Anne Brochet
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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Gerard Depardieu won the Best Actor award at Cannes for his performance as Cyrano in this lavish adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Actor--Gerard Depardieu. Academy Awards: Best Costume Design.
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from 4,514 members
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