Cast: Josiane Balasko

Direction Mona Achache

Cast Josiane Balasko · Garance Le Guillermic · Togo Igawa · Anne Brochet

Synopsis Le Hérisson (2009) unfolds the tale of an unusual meeting among the residents of 2 Rue Eugène Manuel in Paris. Paloma Josse, a precocious 11-year-old with a hidden agenda, crosses paths with Madame Michel, the reserved and isolated concierge who...

Direction Jean-Marie Poiré

Cast Thierry Lhermitte · Anémone · Marie-Anne Chazel · Gérard Jugnot

Synopsis Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) follows the chaotic adventures of Félix, who, dressed as a jolly Santa, distributes flyers for a risqué holiday bash. His impersonation is interrupted when an African Santa Claus takes his place. Félix returns to...

Direction François Ozon

Cast Hélène Vincent · Josiane Balasko · Ludivine Sagnier · Pierre Lottin

Synopsis When Fall Is Coming (2024) follows the story of Michelle, a model grandmother who is relishing her tranquil retirement in a charming Burgundy village, where she resides near her dear friend Marie-Claude. On the eve of All Saints' Day, Michelle's...

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Michel Blanc · Marie-Anne Chazel · Christian Clavier · Thierry Lhermitte

Synopsis Les bronzés font du ski (1979) follows the adventures of a lively group of friends, known for their escapades in the Mediterranean, as they embark on a winter sports holiday. The film captures their comedic misadventures and romantic entanglements amidst...

Direction Alexandre Laurent

Cast Lucien Dodge · Aaron Fors · Kellen Goff · Leticia Grassi

Synopsis The Bonfire of Destiny (TV Series) (2019) is an 8-episode television series set in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire that ravaged Paris in 1897. The narrative revolves around three women whose lives are dramatically altered by a series of...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Patrick Dewaere · Etienne Chicot · Sabine Haudepin

Synopsis Hotel of the Americas (1981) follows the story of Hélène, an anesthetist who is emotionally detached and reliant on medication. One evening in Biarritz, she narrowly avoids hitting Gilles with her car. Hélène is still grieving the loss of her...

Direction François Ozon

Cast Melvil Poupaud · Denis Menochet · Swann Arlaud · Eric Caravaca

Synopsis By the Grace of God (2018) follows the journey of Alexandre, a man living in Lyon with his family, who stumbles upon the unsettling revelation that the priest who molested him during his time as a boy scout is still...

Direction Jean-Marie Poiré

Cast Christian Clavier · Michel Galabru · Roland Giraud · Gérard Jugnot

Direction Jacques Doillon · Alain Resnais · Jean Rouch

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Miou-Miou · Gérard Jugnot · Coluche

Synopsis The Year 01 (1973) presents a thought-provoking narrative centered around the slogan "Stop everything and reflect!" The film weaves together three distinct political fiction stories, each set in different locations: the United States, France, and Africa. These segments collectively envision...

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Jacques Villeret · Josiane Balasko · André Dussollier · Suzanne Flon

Synopsis A Crime in Paradise (2001) unfolds in the picturesque French countryside of the 1980s, where farmer Jojo and his cantankerous wife Lulu share a deep-seated mutual hatred. Despite their animosity, neither is willing to end their marriage due to personal...

Direction Aline Issermann

Cast Mireille Perrier · Alain Bashung · Sandrine Blancke · Josiane Balasko

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Josiane Balasko · Michel Blanc · Christian Clavier · Marie-Anne Chazel

Synopsis French Fried Vacation (1978) follows a group of vacationers who travel to a Club Med resort on the Ivory Coast, eager to escape their daily troubles and emotional setbacks. The film captures the essence of their getaway, filled with various...

Direction Jean-Jacques Zilbermann

Cast Josiane Balasko · Maurice Bénichou · Catherine Hiegel · Jean-François Dérec

Synopsis Not Everybody's Lucky Enough to Have Communist Parents (1993) follows the story of Irène, a young woman deeply committed to communist ideals. Her unwavering belief in a promising future is endearing but often causes tension within her family. During her...

Direction Rémi Bezançon

Cast Louise Bourgoin · Pio Marmai · Josiane Balasko · Thierry Frémont

Synopsis A Happy Event (2011) delves into the profound and transformative journey of motherhood through the eyes of a first-time mother. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist is pushed to her emotional and physical limits, grappling with the intense emotions of...

Direction Bruno Podalydès

Cast Florence Muller · Ridan · Jérôme Paret · Denis Podalydès

Direction Claude Miller

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Miou-Miou · Dominique Laffin · Christian Clavier

Synopsis This Sweet Sickness (1977) follows the story of David, an accountant who embarks on a weekly deception. He tells everyone he is visiting his elderly parents in a retirement home, but in reality, his parents have passed away. Instead, he...

Direction Bertrand Blier

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Josiane Balasko · Carole Bouquet · Roland Blanche

Synopsis Too Beautiful for You (1989) follows Bernard Barthélémy, a prosperous car salesman with a lovely and devoted wife, Florence. His well-ordered, middle-class existence takes an abrupt turn when he develops feelings for his secretary, Colette. Despite her unremarkable appearance and...

Direction Josiane Balasko

Cast Josiane Balasko · Michel Blanc · Brigitte Roüan · Françoise Lépine

Direction Blandine Lenoir

Cast Laure Calamy · Zita Hanrot · India Hair · Josiane Balasko

Synopsis Angry Annie (2022) is set in February 1974 and follows the journey of Annie, a dedicated working mother of two who unexpectedly finds herself pregnant. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters the MLAC, a group that conducts...

Direction Guillaume Nicloux

Cast Guillaume Canet · Marie Gillain · Vanessa Paradis · Josiane Balasko

Synopsis The Key (2007) follows the journey of Eric, a man left at birth without knowledge of his father. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives an urn filled with his father's ashes from an enigmatic sender. The mysterious...