Films for Francophiles (11 titles)
This is a list of some of the best films to watch for anyone that loves French culture. I hope that you find something new!
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Tell No One
5* This is the very best French film I've seen. In fact, better than almost any film I've ever seen. At the time of writing, it's not been released, but I bought it at full price from a shop in France, I love it that much!
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Tell No One
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Francois Cluzet, Marie-Josee Croze, Andre Dussollier
Director: Guillaume Canet
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Pediatric Alex Beck (Francois Cluzet), still devastated by the savage murder of his wife Margot (Marie-Josee Croze) in the early days of their marriage eight years ago, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time - ..read more »
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4.5* A police movie with (no surprises) Daniel Auteuil in it.
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on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Gerard Depardieu, Valeria Golino
Director: Olivier Marchal
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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 »
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A Very Long Engagement
4* This was one of the first French films I ever saw. I recommend it.
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A Very Long Engagement
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Ticky Holgado
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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This World War I mystery finds limitless beauty in the nostalgia of loss. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, whose whimsical AMELIE riveted audiences, A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT also stars Audrey Tautou--the 21st century's Audrey Hepburn--in the stubbornly emotional role of a widow in denial. Here she is ..read more »
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La Veuve De Saint-Pierre
4* What I like most about this film is that it actually happened.
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La Veuve De Saint-Pierre
(2000)
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Daniel Auteuil, Michel Duchaussoy
Director: Patrice Leconte
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This dark drama explores a true tale set in 1850 on the isolated French-Canadian island of St. Pierre. Yugoslav director Emir Kustirica makes a fabulous acting debut as Neele August, an illiterate fisherman who brutally murders his ex-fishing captain in a night of drunken revelry. Sentenced to ..read more »
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Renaissance
4* An animated movie that has fantastic graphics throughout. I particularly liked this because anime / BD is so popular in France and I kept smiling to myself, thinking how much money the French state paid to make this film. For once, it was well invested.
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Renaissance
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Daniel Craig, Catherine McCormack, Laura Blanc
Director: Christian Volckman
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In 2054, Paris is a labyrinth where all movement is monitored and recorded. Casting a shadow over everything is the city's largest company, Avalon, which insinuates itself into every aspect of contemporary life to sell its primary export - youth and beauty. In this world of stark contrasts and ..read more »
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La Reine Margot
3.5* This is a bit specialist. You will get more out of it if you know the characters - wikipedia them before you start.
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La Reine Margot
on DVD
(1993)
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade
Director: Patrice Chereau
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This acclaimed film presents the epic 16th-century saga of Margot de Valois (Isabelle Adjani) and her tragic arranged marriage to Henri of Navarre (Daniel Auteuil). In order to create an alliance between the Protestants and the Catholics, Margot is betrothed to Henri, one of the leaders of the ..read more »
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Amelie
3.5* This is a bit girly but still good French practice!
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Amelie
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Yolande Moreau
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) is a young woman who glides through the streets of Paris as quietly as a mouse. With wide eyes and a tiny grin, she sees the world in a magical light, discovering minor miracles every day. A shy and reserved person whose favorite moments are spent alone skimming ..read more »
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The Chorus
3.5* This movie is worth a watch.
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The Chorus
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Gerard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad
Director: Christophe Barratier
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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 »
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Le Diner De Cons
3.5* An OK comedy. The others I watched it with enjoyed this film more than I did.
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Le Diner De Cons
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster
Director: Francis Veber
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Every Wednesday night a few guys have a meal together. There is a game coupled with the meal: each one of them has to bring an "idiot". The game consists in making the idiots talk about their ideas and passions so that the hosts can have a good laugh. At the end they will choose the "idiot of the ..read more »
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Etre Et Avoir
3* I don't know quite who this film would appeal to. Not a great deal happens (it is a documentary), but it has cult status
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Etre Et Avoir
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: George Lopez
Director: Nicholas Philibert
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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 »
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