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Pascal Plisson's poignant new film "We Have a Dream" finally hits cinemas

"We Have a Dream": Pascal Plisson presents this September 27, 2023 an inspiring and highly touching film, where extraordinary children defy their disabilities to make their dreams come true.

Cinema: the Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival 2023 returns to Paris - Dates and program

L'Entrepôt in the 14th arrondissement of Paris hosts the 8th edition of the PSSFF (Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival) from September 21 to 24, 2023. On the program? The screening of 26 independent, never-before-seen films in competition around surfing and skateboarding.

Little Girl Blue: family secrets starring Marion Cotillard in cinemas in November 2023

Little Girl Blue, Mona Achache's docudrama starring Marion Cotillard, explores family secrets in a special screening at Cannes 2023. The film is due in cinemas on November 15, 2023.

Welfare: A shocking immersion in the welfare system by Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman's Welfare explores the daily lives of marginalized people in a New York welfare office. Among them are the unemployed, the homeless and victims of violence.

Tonight on TV: Ennio, the moving documentary about Ennio Morricone - our opinion

Filmed shortly before the death of the genius composer of over 500 films, "Ennio" will be broadcast on Canal+ this Thursday, July 6. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore ("Cinema Paradiso"), the documentary retraces the entire life of Ennio Morricone, with his testimony and that of dozens of personalities from the worlds of music and cinema.

Les Filles d'Olfa: a disturbing Tunisian documentary at the cinema: review and trailer

In Les Filles d'Olfa, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania blends fiction and documentary and breaks the fourth wall with this disturbing portrait of a mother and her four daughters. The film was presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for release in cinemas on July 5, 2023.

État limite wins the Jury Prize at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival - Our opinion

Presented at ACID, État limite is now playing at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. Nicolas Peduzzi's documentary explores the challenges facing the public hospital system and psychiatry.

D. Smith's Kokomo City: an erotic documentary wins an award at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival

Kokomo City, a daring erotic documentary by D. Smith, sheds new light on the lives of four black transsexuals. Scheduled for release on November 29, 2023.

Caiti Blues by Justine Harbonnier: discover the documentary trailer

Caiti Blues, presented at ACID, explores the life of Caiti Lord, an evolving blues singer. The film is due in cinemas on July 19, 2023.

Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie

Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing.

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam: The struggle of a seamstress mother in rainy Douala

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam, a poignant documentary presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Follow the daily life of Mambar, a resilient seamstress from Douala, as she faces the challenges of rain, back-to-school preparations and family life.

Filles du Feu, a short film by Pedro Costa presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Portuguese director Pedro Costa's short film, "Filles du Feu", is part of the official selection of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Machtat by Sonia Ben Slama: Documentary on Tunisian wedding musicians, in Cannes

Machtat, a documentary by Sonia Ben Slama, explores the lives of traditional wedding musicians in Tunisia, presented at the ACID Cannes Film Festival 2023.

Man in Black by Wang Bing: Unreleased Documentary Presented at Cannes 2023

Man in Black, documentary by Wang Bing, presented in Special Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.

"Queen Cleopatra": a 4-part Netflix documentary series in May 2023

Dive into the life of Queen Cleopatra with a 4-part documentary series on Netflix starting May 10, 2023.

Anna Nicole Smith documentary on Netflix: never-before-seen revelations about "The One You Think You Know"

Get to know Anna Nicole Smith like never before in a Netflix documentary coming out May 16, 2023.

Still : Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future) tells his Parkinson's story in a moving documentary

Afflicted with Parkinson's disease since 1991, child star Michael J. Fox's career has been turned upside down. The actor, best known for his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, recounts his illness in a documentary to be released on Apple TV+. Still will be released on May 12 on the platform.

On L'Adamant, the French winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlinale: review and trailer

In this documentary directed by Frenchman Nicolas Philibert, we discover the daily life of L'Adamant, a unique day center. The film won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, one of the biggest film festivals in the world. It will be released in theaters on April 19.

Navalny: how to watch the Oscar for best documentary for free?

The documentary "Navalny", winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary 2023, did not receive a cinema release. But the film is broadcast on television, Sunday, April 9, at 21h, on Paris Première.

All the beauty and bloodshed, a wonderful documentary, winner of the Golden Lion in Venice

Winner of the Golden Lion at the last Venice Film Festival, Laura Poitras' documentary "All the Beauty and Spilled Blood" follows the life and journey of Nan Goldin, an artist who has made her story a permanent struggle. In theaters March 15.