Tag: French Cinema
1994 in Film: The Teen TV Movie Series That Bridged Two Eras of French Cinema
When we think of auteur collaborative projects, bits of film pieced together from the finest filmmakers of the era sharing a common theme, we think…
Back Shelf Cinema: Thérèse (1986)
Our faithful, endearing protagonist, is Thérèse Martin. Or Thérèse de Lisieux. Or even The Little Flower of Jesus. And being titled, Thérèse, the film aims…
Festival de Cannes Review: BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017)
The AIDS crisis remains one of the most horrific times for the LGBTQ+ community, leaving an entire generation scarred with death and loss. Robin Campillo‘s…
FemmeFilmFest Animation: Ailleurs (Somewhere) from Mélody Boulissière
The metallic music and crisp sound design of Mélody Boulissière’s brilliant animated short, Ailleurs (Somewhere), are just two of the swaying components that make this…
EIFF Exclusive Review: Alice
On paper, Josephine Mackerras’ Alice sounds like a film we’ve all seen before. The story of a mild-mannered housewife/mother who becomes a high-end escort in…
Festival de Cannes Official Competition Prospectus – Portrait de la jeune fille en feu / Portrait of a Lady on Fire
PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU / PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Céline SCIAMMA — FRANCE — 120 minutes IN A NUTSHELL Set…
French Acting Legend Alain Delon Receives an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
Legendary French actor, and heartthrob, Alain Delon has been walking the Croisette at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, where he was given an Honorary Palme…
Kickstarter Campaign to Restore Grave of French Film Pioneer Georges Méliès
“Laugh, my friends. Laugh with me, laugh for me, because I dream your dreams.” Georges Méliès I doubt you’ve visited Georges Méliès‘ grave recently, so…
The Essential Cinema that is Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7
“Looking at others is the first step of feminism. Not being selfish, not being mirror-oriented. Looking at other people.” – Agnès Varda Agnès Varda spent…
Rewind: 1967 in Film – Le Samouraï
I think every film deserves a certain benefit of the doubt. By that I mean, you should always be prepared to watch a film through…
Krzysztof Kieślowski: Three Colours, 54 Moments, A Thousand Times Goodbye
As a young screenwriter, impressionable and ambitious, I was capable of soaking up inspiration like a sponge. Beyond the passion for writing and watching and…
Searching For Love: Sauvage Review
Sauvage is the haunting story of a young male sex worker called Leo (Félix Maritaud) who seeks love on the harsh streets. This is a…
I Don't Feel Like Dancing: Climax Review
Suspiria may have wanted your soul, but Gaspar Noé wants more. Not only does he want your soul, he wants your body and your mind….
Around the World in 80 Films: Irréversible
There are certain films which leave you in a numb state after watching them. Films like the recent The House that Jack Built, Possession and…
