Cinematography: Pierre Milon

Direction Stéphanie Chuat · Véronique Reymond

Cast Florence Loiret-Caille · Michel Bouquet · Eric Caravaca · Joël Delsaut

Direction Laurent Cantet

Cast Aurélien Recoing · Karin Viard · Serge Livrozet · Jean-Pierre Mangeot

Synopsis Time Out (2001) follows Vincent, a man recently dismissed from his employment but reluctant to reveal the truth to his tight-knit family. He spends his days cruising through the countryside, conversing into his mobile phone, and lost in thought. To...

Direction Érick Zonca

Cast Nicolas Duvauchelle · Yann Tregouët · Jean-Jérôme Esposito · Martial Bezot

Synopsis The Little Thief (1999) follows the journey of a young man who leaves his rural home in the countryside of Marseille to seek employment in the bustling city. However, his aspirations for a legitimate livelihood are thwarted by unforeseen events,...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Ariane Ascaride · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Gérard Meylan · Maryline Canto

Synopsis The Snows of Kilimanjaro (2011) follows the life of Michel, who, despite unemployment, enjoys a contented life with his wife Marie-Claire. Their enduring love, spanning over three decades, is enriched by their children, grandchildren, and a strong circle of friends....

Direction Laurent Cantet

Cast François Bégaudeau · Nassim Amrabt · Laura Baquela · Cherif Bounaïdja Rachedi

Synopsis The Class (Entre les murs) (2008) follows François, a dedicated educator, and his colleagues as they gear up for a fresh academic year at a challenging high school in a rough neighborhood. François' approachable yet candid demeanor frequently catches his...

Direction Lucas Belvaux

Cast Yvan Attal · Anne Consigny · André Marcon · Françoise Fabian

Synopsis Rapt (2009) follows the harrowing tale of a wealthy industrialist who is savagely abducted. As he endures both physical and psychological torment during his captivity, a complex web of negotiations unfolds. The kidnappers, law enforcement, and the board of the...

Direction Lucas Belvaux

Cast Eric Caravaca · Natacha Régnier · Lucas Belvaux · Patrick Descamps

Synopsis The Right of the Weakest (2006) follows a group of unemployed men who gather daily in a cozy café near a once-thriving steel factory in Liège. They pass the time playing cards, but their cheerful demeanor belies a deeper sense...

Direction Laurent Cantet

Cast Rabah Nait Oufella · Antoine Reinartz · Aleksandra Yermak · Sofian Khammes

Synopsis Arthur Rambo (2021) follows the enigmatic figure of Karim D., a rising star in the literary world, as the media eagerly seeks to uncover his true identity. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a series of old, inflammatory messages...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Virginie Ledoyen · Simon Abkarian · Robinson Stévenin · Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Synopsis The Army of Crime (2009) is set in Paris during 1941, where the poet Missak Manouchian rallies a diverse group of young individuals and immigrants to engage in covert operations against the Nazi regime. This group, comprising twenty-two men and...

Direction Lucas Belvaux

Cast Lucas Belvaux · Catherine Frot · Dominique Blanc · Ornella Muti

Synopsis On the Run (2002) follows the story of Bruno, a left-wing revolutionary who, after nearly fifteen years in prison, escapes and returns to Grenoble, France. His mission is to resolve past grievances, reconnect with his alluring former lover, and evade...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Ariane Ascaride · Syrus Shahidi · Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet · Simon Abkarian

Synopsis Don't tell me the boy was mad (2015) is set in the 1980s and follows Aram, a young Armenian man from Marseille, who detonates a bomb targeting the Turkish ambassador's vehicle in Paris. The explosion severely injures Gilles Tessier, a...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Ariane Ascaride · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Lola Naymark · Robinson Stévenin

Synopsis And the Party Goes On (2023) is set in the vibrant city of Marseille, France, where Rosa balances her time between her tight-knit family, her demanding nursing job, and her passionate political involvement. As she nears retirement, Rosa starts to...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Stéphane Bak · Dioucounda Koma · Issaka Sawadogo · Alicia Da Luz Gomes

Synopsis Mali Twist (2021) unfolds in the vibrant 1960s, amidst the dynamic and charged atmosphere of post-colonial Mali. The narrative revolves around youthful spirits who find solace and expression in the rhythm of rock and roll music, dancing their way through...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Ariane Ascaride · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Gérard Meylan · Jacques Boudet

Synopsis The House by the Sea (2017) follows the journey of three adult siblings who reunite at their father's charming seaside residence as he faces the end of his life. During their time together, they contemplate their current circumstances, evaluate their...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Ariane Ascaride · Gérard Meylan · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Chorik Grigorian

Synopsis Armenia (2006) is a film directed by Robert Guédiguian, known for his local focus on the l'Estaque quartier of Marseilles. This film, however, breaks away from his usual setting, taking place almost entirely in Armenia. The narrative revolves around a...

Direction Pascal Bonitzer

Cast Alex Lutz · Léa Drucker · Nora Hamzawi · Louise Chevillotte

Synopsis Auction (2024) follows André Masson, a renowned expert in modern art, as he receives an intriguing letter revealing the discovery of a long-lost painting by Egon Schiele in Mulhouse. The artwork, which has been missing since 1939, could significantly impact...

Direction Robert Guédiguian

Cast Gérard Meylan · Robinson Stévenin · Anaïs Demoustier · Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Synopsis Gloria Mundi (2019) follows the story of Daniel, a man who has recently been released from prison and returns to his hometown of Marseilles. There, he finds his daughter, Mathilda, who has just welcomed a new baby. Mathilda's partner, Nicolas,...

Direction Laurent Cantet

Cast Marina Foïs · Matthieu Lucci · Florian Beaujean · Mamadou Doumbia

Synopsis The Workshop (2017) is set in the picturesque town of La Ciotat in the South of France, where a select group of young individuals, including Antoine, gather for a summer writing workshop. Under the guidance of renowned novelist Olivia, the...

Direction Laurent Cantet

Cast Charlotte Rampling · Karen Young · Louise Portal · Ménothy Cesar

Synopsis Vers le sud (2005) is set in Haiti during the late 1970s, where three North American women—Ellen, Brenda, and Sue—escape their mundane lives to indulge in a tropical paradise. Ellen, a French literature professor from Boston, Brenda, an unfulfilled wife...

Direction Blandine Lenoir

Cast Agnès Jaoui · Thibault de Montalembert · Pascale Arbillot · Lou Roy-Lecollinet

Synopsis I Got Life! (2017) follows Aurore Tabort, a woman navigating the challenges of a recent separation from her husband, job loss, and the unexpected news of impending grandmotherhood in her 50s. As societal pressures subtly nudge her towards retirement, Aurore's...