French cinema

La Bonne Étoile, a comedy-drama by Pascal Elbé

Directed by Pascal Elbé, La Bonne Étoile brings together Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, and Zabou Breitman in a historical comedy-drama, in theaters November 12, 2025.

Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Comédie-Française: Ivo Van Hove confronts the ghosts of power

The Comédie-Française presents Hamlet directed by Ivo Van Hove at the Odéon 6e, from January 21 to March 14, 2026. After Les Damnés, Électre/Oreste and Le Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite, the Belgian director returns to the Troupe for a new exploration of tragic vertigo.

Somnambule: Tarek Boudali mixes comedy and mystery in his new film

Somnambule, directed by Tarek Boudali and starring Alice David, Philippe Lacheau, and Gérard Jugnot, will be released in theaters on February 3, 2027. An absurd and fast-paced police comedy.

Revoir Paris, with Virginie Efira, winner of the César for Best Actress: review and trailer

In this film about an attack inspired by the Bataclan, Alice Winocour offers a powerful tale of resilience, starring a masterful Virginie Efira, who was awarded the César for Best Actress at the 48th César ceremony.

Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our opinion

Will Dominik Moll's new film Dossier 137 match the success of La Nuit du 12? The feature film was unveiled in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Find out what we think.

The Venue of the Future: A Temporal Journey Crafted by Cédric Klapisch

Premiering out of competition at Cannes 2025, Cédric Klapisch’s The Arrival of the Future blends comedy, drama, and a journey spanning from 1895 to 2025. The film hits theaters on May 22.

Arco, a captivating sci-fi animated tale directed by Ugo Bienvenu

Science fiction animated film, Arco by Ugo Bienvenu follows the encounter between a young girl from 2075 and a boy from the future. The movie is set to hit theaters on October 22, 2025.

Amélie and the metaphysics of tubes: a heartfelt animated adaptation inspired by Nothomb

Animated film based on Amélie Nothomb’s work, Amélie and the Metaphysics of Tubes explores the author’s childhood in Japan. Set to hit theaters on June 25, 2025.

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!

La Pampa: a poignant coming-of-age in the heart of Anjou

La Pampa is a dramatic comedy by Antoine Chevrollier, starring Sayyid El Alami and Amaury Foucher as two childhood friends caught up in the tumult of a masculinity in search of meaning.

Un ours dans le Jura: Franck Dubosc tries his hand at a comic thriller

Un ours dans le Jura, Franck Dubosc's new dark comedy, explores the misadventures of a couple in crisis, played by Dubosc and Laure Calamy, faced with an unexpected find.

Dumas – Diable noir: Ladj Ly's biopic about Alexandre Dumas' father

Ladj Ly directs Dumas – Black Devil, a historical film starring Théo Christine, Omar Sy, and Vincent Cassel about General Thomas Alexandre Dumas. Released on October 13, 2027.

Tonight on TV: Belle et Sébastien - Nouvelle Génération, with Michèle Laroque

For its fourth film adaptation, Belle et Sébastien is brought up to date with the times. The film airs this Friday, July 28 on Canal+, at 9:10pm.

Saint Omer, awarded best first film at the César Awards: trailer

After being selected to represent France at the Oscar for Best International Film in 2023, Alice Diop's Saint Omer won the César for Best First Film at the 48th César ceremony on Friday, February 24.

Les Amandiers, with Nadia Tereszkiewicz, César for Best Newcomer: our opinion

Les Amandiers, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's fifth film as director, was unveiled at the Cannes 2022 festival. It has just been awarded the César for Best Newcomer for its lead actress, Nadia Tereszkiewicz.

Un Beau Matin, Mia Hansen-Løve's most beautiful film, starring Léa Seydoux and Melvil Poupaud: review

Mia Hansen-Løve's eighth feature, "Un Beau Matin", is undoubtedly her best. This bittersweet drama, starring Léa Seydoux and Melvil Poupaud, opens in cinemas on October 5.

La Page Blanche, with Sara Giraudeau, Pierre Deladonchamps and Grégoire Ludig: review and interview

In "La Page Blanche", by Murielle Magellan, Sara Giraudeau plays a young woman who suddenly loses her memory, and investigates to find it. A search that will profoundly change her. The film opens in cinemas on August 31. Discover the first trailer.

Year of the Shark, with Marina Foïs and Jean-Pascal Zadi: trailer and invitations

The Boukherma brothers ("Teddy") offer us the comedy of the summer with "Year of the Shark", a WTF variation on "Jaws" starring Marina Foïs, Jean-Pascal Zadi and Kad Merad. The first images from the film are now available. Enter the competition at the bottom of this article to win your tickets.

François Ozon's Peter Von Kant: review, trailer and interviews

François Ozon returns with "Peter Von Kant", a remake of a film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, in which Denis Ménochet plays a filmmaker who falls in love with a young man he takes under his wing. In cinemas July 6.