Arguably one of Patrice Leconte’s most poignant film dramas, Monsieur Hire is a
fascinating study in prejudice, loneliness and desire. It has the feel of an intense
psychological thriller... [More...]
Based on a controversial 1948 novel by the eminent writer Marcel
Aymé, Uranus exposes
some unpalatable truths about France’s experiences under Nazi
Occupation... [More...]
Artistically brilliant in its presentation but structurally an incoherent, self-indulgent
muddle, Merci la vie is a film that has as many goods points as bad... [More...]
A decade after directing his first film,
Marche à l’ombre (1984), Michel Blanc
once again takes up the directorial baton and the result is Grosse
fatigue... [More...]
Despite the ebullient performances from its three male leads (it is always a pleasure
to see Philippe Noiret hamming it up for all he’s worth)... [More...]
This film offers an amusing portrait of a man experiencing a mid-life crisis which propels
him into a radically new lifestyle. It was directed by Michel Blanc... [More...]
This magnificently orchestrated comedy of errors brings together some of the biggest names
in French cinema and is a major achievement for its director... [More...]
Madame Edouard is the first full-length film
from successful Belgian writer Nadine Monfils, an inspired adaptation of the first in
her series of popular crime novels featuring the unconventional detective Léon... [More...]
Actress and writer Isabelle Mergault made her directorial debut with
this flimsy but engaging comedy-drama. Despite a respectable
performance from Michel Blanc... [More...]
Despite a severe mauling from the critics, Les Bronzés 3 was the big event in French cinema in
2006, achieving a spectacular sale of 10.4 million tickets... [More...]
