French cinema

The Family on France 4: Mélanie Thierry faces a foster child’s departure

The Family airs on France 4 on October 31, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., then again on November 15 at 10:30 p.m. Fabien Gorgeart draws on his family history to tell the story of a foster mother’s bond with a child.

Signalements on France 2: Cécile Bois in an aunt’s fight to protect her niece

Signalements returns to France 2 on November 18, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. Directed by Éric Métayer, this TV movie, adapted from the account by Karine and Laurence Brunet-Jambu, stars Cécile Bois, Odile Vuillemin and Bruno Solo in a story about child abuse.

Life and Nothing But on France 5: Philippe Noiret searches for those missing in 1914–18

La Vie et rien d’autre airs on November 20, 2026, at 9:05 p.m. on France 5. Bertrand Tavernier casts Philippe Noiret as a commanding officer tasked with identifying the missing from the Great War, alongside Sabine Azéma and Pascale Vignal.

La Traversée de Paris on France 2: Gabin and Bourvil in the black market under the Occupation

La Traversée de Paris airs on November 15, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. on France 2. Claude Autant-Lara brings together Jean Gabin, Bourvil and Louis de Funès in this adaptation of a work by Marcel Aymé.

Captives on France 4: Mélanie Thierry at the heart of the Salpêtrière in 1894

Captives airs on France 4 on November 14, 2026, at 9 p.m. Arnaud des Pallières follows a woman who has herself committed to find her mother, starring Mélanie Thierry, Josiane Balasko and Marina Foïs.

Sophie’s Misfortunes on France 4: Christophe Honoré adapts the Countess of Ségur

Les Malheurs de Sophie airs on France 4 on November 14, 2026, at 10:45 p.m. Christophe Honoré adapts the Comtesse de Ségur’s novel, starring Caroline Grant, Anaïs Demoustier, Golshifteh Farahani and Muriel Robin.

Sentinelle on TMC: Jonathan Cohen balances a police investigation with singing — our review

Sentinelle airs on TMC on November 4, 2026, at 9:25 p.m. Jonathan Cohen plays a police officer from Réunion who is also pursuing a singing career in this comedy by Hugo Benamozig and David Caviglioli, co-starring Raphaël Quenard and Ramzy Bedia.

Largo Winch: The Price of Money on TF1, Tomer Sisley faces the kidnapping of his son

Largo Winch: The Price of Money airs on TF1 on November 8, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. Tomer Sisley reprises his role as the billionaire in this third film, directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse and starring James Franco and Clotilde Hesme.

Open Class: Cours Florent students face their final show

Classe Libre, a documentary by Ambroise Sabbagh, follows class 43 at Cours Florent as they prepare to enter the profession. In cinemas December 16, 2026.

Here and There on TF1: Ahmed Sylla and Hakim Jemili travel across France

Ici et là-bas airs on TF1 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. Ludovic Bernard’s comedy brings Ahmed Sylla and Hakim Jemili together for a trip across France. Our review accompanies the broadcast.

A Monkey in Winter on television: Gabin and Belmondo together in an Henri Verneuil film

Un singe en hiver is scheduled to air on France 3 on November 9, 2026, at 9:10 p.m., and then on France 2 on November 15 at 10:35 p.m. Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo meet on screen in Henri Verneuil’s film, with dialogue by Michel Audiard.

Hôtel du Nord in 16mm: A screening at the Club de l’Étoile in Paris

Marcel Carné’s Hôtel du Nord returns to the big screen in a vintage 16mm print at Club de l’Étoile on October 30, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. The screening will be accompanied by rare pre-show programs and a presentation of original posters.

Ninho: The Price to Pay, the documentary about the rapper’s sacrifices on Netflix

Ninho: The Price to Pay looks back at the sacrifices made by the rapper, who is considering calling it quits in 2025 after ten years in the business. The documentary arrives on Netflix in France on November 4, 2026.

A Plea to Our Ghosts: a film lecture at Espace Saint-Michel on October 29

On October 29 at 8 p.m., Espace Saint-Michel screens Supplique à nos fantômes, preceded by Le Chat d’hiver, followed by a discussion on rebuilding through literature.

Claude: the trailer starring André Dussollier, Valérie Donzelli and Kyan Khojandi

Watch the trailer for Claude, Clément Michel’s comedy starring André Dussollier, Valérie Donzelli and Kyan Khojandi, in cinemas December 2, 2026.

Robert Guédiguian at the Cinémathèque française: retrospective and discussion in November

From November 4 to 9, 2026, the Cinémathèque française is presenting a selection of films by Robert Guédiguian, with an opening event and a masterclass in his presence.

Redemptions: teaser for Luc Picard’s drama, in theaters December 16

Redemptions, written and directed by Luc Picard, opens in theaters on December 16, 2026. The drama connects Montreal and Paris through the story of a retired hitman, starring Gérard Lanvin, Damien Bonnard and Kelly Depeault.

Port of Shadows on Arte: Gabin and Morgan in Carné and Prévert’s film

Arte airs Le Quai des brumes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8:55 p.m. Jean Gabin and Michèle Morgan meet in Le Havre in this drama by Marcel Carné, adapted from Pierre Mac Orlan’s work by Jacques Prévert.

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix on Gulli: the animated film by Goscinny and Uderzo

Gulli airs The Twelve Tasks of Asterix on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:05 p.m. The 1976 animated film pits Asterix and Obelix against the challenges set by Caesar, in a story written for the big screen.

The Umbrella Coup on Gulli: Pierre Richard takes on a contract killing for a role

Gulli airs The Umbrella Coup on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 9:05 p.m. Gérard Oury draws Pierre Richard into a case of mistaken identity involving a film audition and a mission for the Mafia.