Biopic

Philomena: a deeply moving quest by Judi Dench and Steve Coogan

Directed by Stephen Frears, Philomena tells the poignant story of a mother's search for her son fifty years after their separation. A moving drama to be discovered on Max from February 21, 2025.

Simone, le voyage du siècle: Olivier Dahan's moving portrait of Simone Veil

Simone, le voyage du siècle retraces the life of Simone Veil, brought to the screen by Elsa Zylberstein and Rebecca Marder, in a biopic by Olivier Dahan. A tribute to an emblematic figure in French history, to be seen on France 2 on January 19, 2025 at 9:10pm.

Monsieur Aznavour : Tahar Rahim embodies the icon of French chanson - Our opinion

Monsieur Aznavour, on VOD from February 20, 2025 and on rental from February 26, 2025, explores the life of Charles Aznavour through a vibrant musical biopic starring Tahar Rahim and directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade.

Unstoppable: Jharrel Jerome plays Anthony Robles, the wrestling champion extraordinaire, on Prime Video

Inarrestable, based on the true story of Anthony Robles, arrives on Prime Video on January 16, 2025. Starring Jharrel Jerome in the title role, the biopic traces the incredible rise of this athlete born without a right leg to become a wrestling champion.

Limonov, the ballad of Kirill Serebrennikov: Our opinion and trailer

Kirill Serebrennikov returns to official competition at Cannes 2024 with 'Limonov, the Ballad', a biopic of Eduard Limonov. Read our review.

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, Oscar for Best Film 2024: (Re)discover our review

Directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is a gripping historical thriller that traces the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, central figure in the Manhattan Project. Available on Netflix from December 21, 2024.

Green Book, on the Roads of the South, winner of the 2019 Academy Award for Best Picture, now on Prime Video

With Green Book: On the Roads of the South, immerse yourself in a story of unexpected friendship and the struggle against prejudice in segregated America in the 1960s. This moving drama, starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, is available on Prime Video from December 1, 2024.

The Williams Method: Will Smith as a visionary father on Netflix and Max

With The Williams Method, immerse yourself in the inspiring story of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena. Will Smith plays this extraordinary father in a moving biopic, available December 1, 2024 on Netflix and Max.

Malcolm X: Spike Lee's masterpiece starring Denzel Washington returns to theaters

Malcolm X, the historic biopic directed by Spike Lee with Denzel Washington in the title role, returns to cinemas on November 27, 2024. This epic 1993 film traces the fascinating life of the African-American activist, from the Nation of Islam movement to his tragic assassination.

Prodigieuses - Camille Razat and Mélanie Robert in a moving biopic about artistic resilience

Prodigieuses, dramatic biopic by Frédéric and Valentin Potier starring Camille Razat, Mélanie Robert and Franck Dubosc, in cinemas November 20, 2024.

Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde revives at Funambule Montmatre

Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde (My name is Erik Satie like everyone else) is a moving, musical biopic of Erik Satie's life, playing at Le Funambule Montmatre from November 20, 2024 to February 2, 2025.

The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney: a successful gamble

Pierre Niney takes on the title role in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière's new film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. (Re)discover this epic tale of revenge on VOD for purchase on October 26 and for rental on November 6, 2024.

Michael: Michael Jackson biopic due in cinemas in 2025

In 2025, fans of Michel Jackson will be treated to the big-screen biopic "Michael", dedicated to the "King of Pop". To play the role of the world-famous American artist, the film team has called on young Jaafar Jackson, none other than the nephew of the artist who died in 2009.

Maria by Jessica Palud: Biopic on cult actress Maria Schneider on VOD

Presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, Jessica Palud's Maria, inspired by the life of Maria Schneider, arrives on VOD on October 16. An intense drama about fame and abuse in the film industry.

Libre by Mélanie Laurent, starring Lucas Bravo: Our review of Bruno Sulak's biopic on Prime Video

Expected on November 1, 2024 on the Prime Video platform, Mélanie Laurent's new film, Libre, traces the extraordinary career of Bruno Sulak, a notorious 80s bank robber played by Lucas Bravo.

Foxcatcher: Bennett Miller's riveting drama on Prime Video

Foxcatcher, the dramatic biopic directed by Bennett Miller and starring Channing Tatum, Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo, arrives on Prime Video on October 1, 2024. A disturbing dive into the true story of a toxic relationship between a billionaire and two wrestling champions.

JOY: the shocking story of the birth of the first test-tube baby on Netflix

JOY, a historical drama directed by Ben Taylor, starring Thomasin McKenzie, Bill Nighy and James Norton, revisits the birth of Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby, on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

Niki de Saint Phalle biopic by Céline Sallette: Our opinion and the trailer

Niki, the Niki de Saint Phalle biopic directed by Céline Sallette and starring Charlotte Le Bon as the artist, hits cinemas on October 9, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer.

The Social Network: David Fincher's drama about the birth of Facebook to be (re)seen on Max

David Fincher's drama The Social Network, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake and Andrew Garfield, recounts the controversial creation of Facebook and the legal battles that ensued. Available on Max on September 6, 2024.

Imitation Game - Benedict Cumberbatch plays cryptological genius Alan Turing on Max: our opinion

The film Imitation Game, directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode, tells the fascinating story of mathematician Alan Turing and his crucial role in the Second World War. Available on Max from September 3, 2024, this dramatic biopic sheds light on the attempt to decrypt the Enigma machine, a decisive turning point for the Allies.