Tag Archives: French cinema

much more than a revenge movie (film: Revenge – Coralie Fargeat, 2017)

Posted on April 19, 2024 by admin

‘Revenge‘ is the feature debut of French director Coralie Fargeat, a director who doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. She was already 40+ years in 2017 when this film was made, and only this year, as she approaches the … Continue reading →

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too nice to be true (film: Un homme hereux – Tristan Séguéla, 2023)

Posted on April 18, 2024 by admin

I am a big fan of Fabrice Luchini. The joy of seeing one of his latest films was immense. I was quite surprised that Tristan Séguéla‘s ‘Un homme hereux‘ (2023) seems to have been seen by very few people. The … Continue reading →

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cinema of the uncles (film: Les tontons flingueurs – Georges Lautner, 1963)

Posted on April 11, 2024 by admin

Almost every reference to ‘Les tontons flinguers‘ includes the phrase ‘cult film’. To be honest, I don’t know exactly what this expression means, but I suspect that what is meant in this case is that director Georges Lautner‘s film has … Continue reading →

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humans and creatures (film: Le règne animal – Thomas Cailley, 2023)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by admin

‘Le règne animal‘ (2023), the second feature film of the French director Thomas Cailley, is a film that may confuse or disturb many of those who dare to see it. It is not recommended for those who do not like … Continue reading →

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love and colors (film: Bonnard: Pierre & Marthe – Martin Provost, 2023)

Posted on April 5, 2024 by admin

‘Bonnard: Pierre & Marthe‘ (2023) is a film I would have had many reasons to like. It is the biopic of an artist from a revolutionary period of fine arts. It’s a love story that takes place over half a … Continue reading →

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numbers and love (film: Le théorème de Marguerite – Anna Novion, 2023)

Posted on April 3, 2024 by admin

Here is a movie that will interest my mathematician friends. I look forward to them watching it and sharing their impressions. ‘Le théorème de Marguerite‘ (2023) is a variation on the classic formula ‘boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy … Continue reading →

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a me-too story in 1935’s Paris (film: Mon Crime – François Ozon, 2023)

Posted on April 1, 2024 by admin

‘Mon crime‘ is the funniest and most entertaining film I have seen in the first three months of this year. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve already seen some very good films, with deep topics, interesting cinematography and with great acting, … Continue reading →

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the incomode heroes (film: L’affiche rouge – Frank Cassenti, 1976)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by admin

‘L’affiche rouge‘ (1976) (the English title is ‘The Red Poster‘) is the first of the films about the Manouchian or the Red Poster case – one of the most dramatic episodes and a rather controversial moment in the history of … Continue reading →

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damned be the savior (film: 125, rue Montmartre – Gilles Grangier, 1959)

Posted on February 24, 2024 by admin

The year 1959 in which Gilles Grangier‘s ‘125 rue Montmartre‘ was made was not an ordinary year in the history of French cinema. It was the year of the release of films like ‘Les quatre cent coups’ and ‘Hiroshima mon … Continue reading →

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anatomy of an unhappy marriage (film: Anatomie d’une chute – Justine Trier, 2023)

Posted on February 19, 2024 by admin

‘Anatomy d’une chute‘ is the surprise winner of the Palme d’Or trophy at Cannes 2023 and the ‘underdog’ nomination in several key categories at this year’s edition of the Academy Awards. I confess that I have not seen any of … Continue reading →

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