OPINION: Macron is wrong, Depardieu no longer 'makes France proud'
Gerard Depardieu, the acclaimed French actor, is under formal investigation for rape and has become a controversial figure due to his behavior and political views.
Depardieu has sparked a political scandal in France, with some supporters claiming that he is a symbol of Frenchness under attack from feminism and cancel culture. [ more ]
Laurent Cantet, a key figure in the 1990s French cinema, led the social-realist movement with his award-winning film The Class, blending drama and documentary in a unique way. [ more ]
Isabelle Huppert and Bruce LaBruce capture the profound power of deviance
Isabelle Huppert and Bruce LaBruce discuss the philosophical complexities of deviance in their filmographies with romantic and transgressive themes. [ more ]
The Beast': Henry James' universe looks towards a future filled with artificial intelligence and incels
Two French directors, Patric Chiha and Bertrand Bonello, created film adaptations of the same Henry James story, 'The Beast in the Jungle,' offering unique perspectives but not reaching cinematic excellence.
The Beast in the Jungle by Chiha and The Beast by Bonello explore the theme of unfulfilled love between a man and a woman throughout different eras, with Bonello adding a science fiction twist to the narrative. [ more ]
The CNC is a government agency in France that promotes French film and audiovisual arts.
It is funded by taxes on cinema admissions, television providers, and media, which it redistributes to the production and exhibition of films and other forms of art. [ more ]