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Lee Miller: Kate Winslet in a biopic about the famous war photographer

Lee Miller, a biographical drama by Ellen Kuras starring Kate Winslet, traces the daring journey of an ex-model turned war photographer, on Canal+ Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 9:10pm.

Eiffel: the romantic biopic with Romain Duris and Emma Mackey on M6

Eiffel, directed by Martin Bourboulon and starring Romain Duris and Emma Mackey, blends romance and history around the iconic tower, broadcast on M6.

iHostage: a thriller inspired by a true story in Amsterdam

The Dutch film iHostage, directed by Bobby Boermans, recounts the hostage-taking at an Apple Store in Amsterdam in 2022, offering a dramatic thriller focusing on the victims, the assailant and the intervening forces.

Frozen Hot Boys: Thai teenagers conquer Japanese snow

The Thai film Frozen Hot Boys, directed by Tanakit Kittiapithan and Nareubadee Wechakum, features rehabilitated teenagers taking part in a snow sculpture competition in Japan.

Reading Lolita in Tehran: a poignant drama about the power of literature in the face of oppression

Adapted from Azar Nafisi's autobiographical novel, Lire Lolita à Téhéran stars Golshifteh Farahani in a powerful drama directed by Eran Riklis, in theaters March 26, 2025.

Carême: the fascinating destiny of the first spy star chef

The Carême series traces the meteoric rise of Antonin Carême, the first chef to achieve fame, caught up in a game of power in Napoleon's time. Starring Benjamin Voisin, Lyna Khoudri and Jérémie Renier, this historical drama inspired by true events will be available from April 30, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Dying for Sex: Michelle Williams in a bold, moving mini-series

Molly, suffering from terminal cancer, decides to leave her husband and embark on an intimate exploration of her desires. With the support of her best friend Nikki, she embarks on a journey that is as liberating as it is deeply moving. Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate star in this FX mini-series inspired by a true story.

Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, a moving story starring Leïla Bekhti: Our opinion

With Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, Ken Scott adapts Roland Perez's autobiographical novel, starring Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen and Sylvie Vartan herself. In cinemas on March 19, 2025, this is probably one of the most beautiful films of the new year, between laughter and tears!

Happy Face: when the past catches up with the daughter of a serial killer

Created by Jennifer Cacicio, Happy Face explores the heartbreaking story of Melissa, a woman confronted with her terrifying family past. Inspired by true events, this new American drama series will arrive on Paramount+ on March 21, 2025, with Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid and James Wolk in the cast.

Marie-Antoinette: The Necklace Affair - The scandal that shook the monarchy

The series Marie-Antoinette: L'Affaire du collier, created by Deborah Davis, revisits one of the greatest scandals in French history. Available from February 17, 2025 on CANAL+.

A matter of principle, an investigation into the heart of the European Union with Bouli Lanners and Thomas VDB

Une affaire de principe, directed by Antoine Raimbault, with Bouli Lanners, Thomas VDB and Céleste Brunnquell, broadcast on Canal+ on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 9:04pm. This dramatic thriller plunges viewers into a thrilling investigation, including the tobacco lobbies, at the heart of the European institutions.

The Vatican Exorcist: Russell Crowe confronts the forces of evil

Based on the archives of Father Gabriele Amorth, The Vatican Exorcist plunges Russell Crowe into an investigation combining possession and occult mysteries. An esoteric horror film, to be released on Netflix on March 10, 2025 and already available on Prime Video.

Heaven's Gate: the controversial western turned cult

Initially a resounding failure, Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate is now considered a cult western. Starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken and John Hurt, this film-fresco plunges into a bloody Wyoming conflict at the end of the XIXᵉ century.

Brujeria - Sorcery: A mystical journey to the heart of 19th-century Chile

Brujeria - Sorcery, from Chilean director Christopher Murray, plunges into mystical 19th-century Chile, where a young girl discovers occult powers to avenge her father's death. Produced by Pablo Larraín, in cinemas March 5, 2025.

Bernadette, Catherine Deneuve as First Lady in a spicy comedy

Available on Max from March 5, 2025, Bernadette highlights the revenge of Bernadette Chirac, played by Catherine Deneuve in a satirical comedy by Léa Domenach. A funny, incisive portrait of the former First Lady.

Fanon: an intense biopic on the psychiatrist and anti-colonial activist

In Fanon, Jean-Claude Barny traces the career of Frantz Fanon, psychiatrist and committed thinker, in a biopic that plunges into the heart of the Algerian war. Starring Alexandre Bouyer, Déborah François and Stanislas Merhar, in cinemas April 2, 2025.

Les règles de l'art: award-winning crime comedy at the Alpe d'Huez Film Festival

Starring Melvil Poupaud, Sofiane Zermani and Julia Piaton, Les règles de l'art revisits an incredible art theft that took place in 2010. A detective comedy by Dominique Baumard, winner of the Prix spécial du Jury at the Alpe d'Huez Festival 2025, in cinemas April 30, 2025.

Winter Palace: a historical drama about the birth of luxury alpine tourism

Available on Netflix from February 13, 2025, Winter Palace immerses viewers in the Swiss Alps of 1899. This historical fresco, created by Lindsay Shapero and directed by Pierre Monnard, explores one hotelier's bold ambition in the face of the challenges of emerging winter tourism.

Berlin, summer 42: a poignant drama about the German resistance

The historical drama Berlin, Summer 42 (In Liebe, Eure Hilde), directed by Andreas Dresen, tells the story of a young German resistance fighter during the Second World War. Released in cinemas on March 12, 2025.

Nickel Boys: a poignant drama about racial injustice in 1960s America

Based on the novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys follows the story of Elwood Curtis, a black teenager unjustly convicted and sent to a violent and abusive reform school. Directed by RaMell Ross, this poignant drama is available from February 27, 2025.