Screenplay: Jérôme Tonnerre

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Emmanuelle Béart · André Dussollier · Myriam Boyer

Synopsis A Heart in Winter (1992) follows the story of Stephane and Maxim, who are business partners in a thriving venture that specializes in crafting and restoring violins. Maxim develops romantic feelings for Camille, a charming young violinist who is a...

Direction Yves Robert

Cast Julien Ciamaca · Philippe Caubère · Nathalie Roussel · Didier Pain

Synopsis My Father's Glory (1990) follows the journey of a young boy named Marcel as he navigates life in early 20th-century France. The story unfolds with Marcel observing the achievements of his dedicated teacher father and the accomplishments of his proud...

Direction Yves Robert

Cast Philippe Caubère · Nathalie Roussel · Philippe Uchan · Didier Pain

Synopsis My Mother's Castle (1990) follows the annual summer tradition of Marcel and his family, who journey to their cherished cottage nestled in the picturesque hills of Provence, France. Marcel's fondness for the region's landscape is evident, and the family's arrival...

Direction Sandrine Bonnaire

Cast William Hurt · Alexandra Lamy · Jalil Mehenni · Augustin Legrand

Synopsis Maddened by His Absence (2012) follows Jacques, a man profoundly affected by the loss of his child in a tragic car accident nine years prior. The emotional turmoil is exacerbated by the fact that Jacques was behind the wheel during...

Direction Philippe Le Guay

Cast Jean Rochefort · Sandrine Kiberlain · Anamaria Marinca · Michelle Rose Domb

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Sandrine Bonnaire · Fabrice Luchini · Michel Duchaussoy · Anne Brochet

Synopsis Intimate Strangers (2004) follows the unexpected journey of Anna, who, due to a mix-up, finds herself pouring out her marital troubles to William Faber, a financial advisor. Intrigued and sympathetic to her plight, Faber struggles to reveal his true profession....

Direction Sam Garbarski

Cast Léo Legrand · Pascal Greggory · Jonathan Zaccaï · Alexandra Maria Lara

Synopsis Quartier Lointain (2010) follows the extraordinary journey of a middle-aged man who inexplicably finds himself transformed into a teenager. This surreal and thought-provoking narrative delves into the complexities of identity, memory, and the passage of time as the protagonist navigates...

Direction Claude Lelouch

Cast Michel Piccoli · Evelyne Bouix · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis Long Live Life (1984) commences with a unique introduction featuring director Claude Lelouch, who earnestly requests that audiences refrain from revealing the film's narrative after watching. The movie's promotional material, including the trailer, is enigmatic, showcasing a prolonged sequence of...

Direction Nicolas Vanier

Cast François Cluzet · Jean Scandel · Eric Elmosnino · François Berléand

Synopsis School of Life (2017) is set in Paris, 1927, where a young boy named Paul has spent his entire life within the confines of an orphanage in the working-class suburbs. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is sent...

Direction Philippe de Broca

Cast Marie Gillain · Daniel Auteuil · Vincent Pérez · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis On Guard (1997) is a thrilling adventure film inspired by a 19th-century novel, transported to the opulent court of King Louis XIII in the 17th century. The narrative unfolds when the Duke of Nevers meets a tragic end at the...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Sandrine Bonnaire · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Dominique Lavanant

Synopsis A Few Days with Me (1988) follows the story of Martial, whose mother is the proprietor of a successful supermarket chain. After years of treatment in a mental health facility due to severe laziness, Martial is assigned to oversee one...

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Dany Boon · Julie Gayet · Julie Durand

Synopsis My Best Friend (2006) follows the story of an art dealer, portrayed by Daniel Auteuil, who accepts a challenge: he has just ten days to secure a best friend. He embarks on a whirlwind of meetings and interviews, ultimately setting...

Direction Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Gérard Depardieu · Virginie Ledoyen · Yvan Attal

Synopsis Bon voyage (2003) unfolds at the luxurious Hotel Splendide in Bordeaux as World War II begins, with the destiny of the free world teetering on the edge. The hotel becomes a microcosm of intrigue, hosting a mix of cabinet members,...

Direction Raymond Rajaonarivelo

Cast François Botozandry · Lucien Dakadisy · Soatody · Soavelo

Direction Philippe Le Guay

Cast Fabrice Luchini · Natalia Verbeke · Sandrine Kiberlain · Carmen Maura

Synopsis The Women on the 6th Floor (2010) is set in Paris during the year 1960, where Jean-Louis and Suzanne Joubert, a middle-aged couple, reside in a sophisticated apartment building. Their lives are rather monotonous, especially with their children away at...

Direction Gilles Bourdos

Cast Michel Bouquet · Christa Theret · Vincent Rottiers · Romane Bohringer

Synopsis Renoir (2012) is set in the picturesque Côte d’Azur during 1915. The renowned painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir is grappling with the loss of his wife, the debilitating effects of arthritis, and the distressing news that his son Jean has been injured...

Direction Emmanuelle Bercot

Cast Emmanuelle Seigner · Noémie Lvovsky · Isild Le Besco · Valéry Zeitoun

Synopsis Backstage (2005) follows the journey of a young, aspiring groupie (Isild Le Besco) who becomes infatuated with a renowned singer (Emmanuelle Seigner) reminiscent of Debbie Harry from Blondie. Their paths cross during a promotional tour, leading to a deepening connection....

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Aurore Clément · Mélanie Bernier · Anne Loiret

Synopsis Maigret (2022) follows the story of a young woman discovered lifeless in a Parisian square, adorned in an elegant evening gown. The renowned Commissioner Maigret takes on the case, determined to uncover the identity of the victim and piece together...

Direction Emmanuelle Bercot

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Nemo Schiffman · Gérard Garouste · Camille

Synopsis On My Way (2013) follows the journey of Bettie, a woman in her early sixties who impulsively leaves her Breton restaurant and her elderly mother behind after running out of cigarettes. Her initial errand turns into an extended road trip...

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Rebecca Hall · Alan Rickman · Richard Madden · Maggie Steed

Synopsis A Promise (2013) unfolds as a poignant romantic drama set in Germany on the eve of World War I. The story revolves around a married woman who finds herself deeply in love with her husband's tutor. As the shadows of...