#french-cinema

#french-cinema

France's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade led to 1.38 million deported individuals in at least 4,220 documented expeditions, yet these stories remain largely absent in French media.

Real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac star in Jacques Demy's utterly charming 1967 musical follow-up to the equally delightful Umbrellas of Cherbourg.

The French translation of 'Groundhog Day' as 'un jour sans fin' encapsulates the film's essence, illustrating how some cultural concepts become untranslatable. It reflects countless repetitiveness.

This film is so irreducibly French that watching it may cause viewers to develop uncontrollable urges to drink red wine, consume serious literature, and discuss feelings in depth.

The Artist (2011) received 10 Academy Award nominations and won five, making history with France’s first win in the 'Best Picture' category.

Lawrence Valin aims to portray a new representation of the Tamil community in France, moving away from stereotypes of migrants to present new role models for youth.

"During my childhood, Japanese '50s and '60s movies were awesome, as were the French '50s and '60s movies, and most creators of today originate from those movies."

Den of Thieves: Pantera continues the legacy of heist films by drawing from French genre cinema, showcasing how directors navigate crime narratives with a unique flair.

"Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard Haussmann personifies a French chocolatier’s dream, overflowing with seasonal specialties, traditional treats, and whimsical novelties inspired by Blue Persian cats."